Reproduction System Flashcards
cell division, reproductive
meiosis
genetic material
chromosomes
twice the chromosomes
diploid
half the chromosomes
haploid
process of production of sperm that takes place in tubules
spermatogenesis
male sex hormones
androgens
connective tissue that attaches tested to scrotum
gubernaculum
daughter cells, half # of chromosomes
mitosis
process where ova are produced in ovaries
oogenesis
male gonads
testes
houses the testes and regulated body temp
scrotum
principle androgen or male hormone
testosterone
3 parts of the sperm
head- covered by caplike acrosome, helps penetrate
midpiece- provides energy
tail- flagellum/ movement
development of testes
- develops in abdomen
- gradually pulls down
- passes through inguinal rings down to scrotum
adjusts position of tested depending on temp, attached to scrotum
cremaster muscles
links testes with rest of body
spermatic cords
meshwork of tiny veins surrounding artery
pampiniform plexus
visceral vaginal tunic
AKA proper
parietal vaginal tunic
AKA common
castration
orchiectomy
fibrous connective tissue capsule that encloses each tested
tunica albuginea
divides each testes into tiny lobules
septa