Reproductive Red Stuff Flashcards
what are the functions of the reproductive system
production of gametes
fertilization
development and nourishment of offspring
production of reproductive hormones
these are diploid cells
somatic
these are haploid cells
gametes
diamond shape area between the thighs
perineum
this wrinkles skin of scrotum to reduce heat loss
dartos muscle
this contracts to pull testes closer to the body
cremaster
exocrine function of testes
production of sperm cells
endocrine function of testes
testosterone
within the tunica albuginea lobules, this kind of tubules produce sperm
seminiferous
pathway of sperm (list)
seminiferous tubules
tubuli recti
rete testis
efferent ductules
epididymis
failure of one or both of testes to descend into scrotum
cryptorchidism
these cells produce testosterone
interstitial cells
sperm cell development is called what
spermatogenesis
step 1 of spermatogenesis
spermatogonia divide by mitosis
step 2 of spermatogenesis
primary spermatocytes divide by meiosis I
step 3 of spermatogenesis
secondary spermatocytes divide by meiosis II
site of sperm cell maturation
epididymis
three parts of the male urethra
prostatic urethra
membranous urethra
spongy or penile urethra
three columns of erectile tissue in penis
corpora cavernosa
corpus spongiosum
crurua and bulb
this produces about 60% of semen
seminal vesicles
this produces about 30% of semen
prostate gland
this produces about 5% of semen
bulbourethral glands