Module 12 Flashcards
Testosterone in males
Libido
Bone mass
Fat distribution
Testosterone in females
Libido
Growth/repair of reproductive tissues
FSH in males
Spermatogenesis
FSH in females
Oogenesis
LH in males
Females
Secretion of testosterone
Maintains structure / secretory function of corpus luteum
What do these hormone do during pregnancy
HCG
Estrogen
Progesterone
Relaxin
Stim. Corpus luteum to prod. Progesterone
Develops female sex traits
Helps uterus grow, no contractions
Helps body loosen up to stretch
Testes produce
Ovaries produce
Spermatozoa
Oocye
How is sperm delivered
Testes, epididymis, ductus deferens, ejaculatory duct, urethra
Where is sperm produced
Seminiferous tubules
What does the epididymis do to sperm
Non motile becomes motile
What is semen
Sperm and the accessory gland secretions
What is seminal fluid
Ionic and nutrients secretion
What does the seminal vesicles do
Contains fructose, prostaglandins, fibrinogen
Prostate gland does what
Secretes fluid
Activates sperm
Bulbourethral glands
Lubricating properties
Cleaned urethra