Reproductive changes in Male Flashcards
What does the testes consist of ?
Seminiferous tubule, production of sperm
What does the seminiferous carry ?
Gamate
What is Gamate in the male ?
Sperm
Where is the sperm produced ?
Sertoli cells and stored in the epidydymis, then it travels from scrotum to the perineal area called Vas deference( long tube)
What is Rete testis ?
It is the collection point, which carries sperm from the seminiferous tubeles to the efferent duct
Where are the sperms deposited or stored ?
in the epidydymis for maturation
if the testes are not desces in boy babies, what can be done ?
Ultrasound
Function of lidwick cells ?
To produce the Male hormone called testostorone
What is sertoli cells ?
production of sperm
What is acrosome ?
It covers the head of the sperm and contain enzymes to help with penetration
Like a CAP
What are the enzymes that acrosome carry?
Hyaluronidase and acrosin
How many chromososme does the nucles carry out ?
23
What does the neck contain that help to make the rest of the tail that is required for the movement?
The neck contain centrioles that forms microtubeles that help to make the rest of the tail for movement
What does the middle portion contain ?
It contain mitochondria that make ATP for locomotion of the sperm
What are the two pieces that the tail is made up of for movement?
Priniclpe piece and End piece