Reproductive System Flashcards
Functions of the reproductive system
Production of gametes
Production of reproductive hormones
Fertilization
Development and nourishment of a new individual
What are the female and male gametes
Male - sperm cells
Female - oocytes / egg cell
What are the 4 organs in the male reproductive system (TADS)
Testes
Ducts
Accessory organs
Supporting structures
What are the ducts found in the male reproductive system
Epididymis
Vas derferns
Urethra
What are the accessory organs found in the male reproductive system
Seminal vesicles
Prostate gland
Bulbourethral glands
What are the supporting structures in the male reproductive system
Penis
Scrotum
It is the development of sperm cells
And which part did it occur in the male reproductive organs
Spermatogenesis
Testes
Location of testes
Within the scrotum
Functions of testes
Exocrine:
Endocrine:
Exocrine: secretion of sperm cells
Endocrine: secretion of testosterone
It secretes testosterone
Leydig cells
What is the covering around the testes
Tunica albuginea - fibrous connective tissue
What divides each testis
Septa
How many testis lobes are there
300 - 400 lobes
It is the development of sperm cells, Leydig cells, Sertoli cells and germ cells
Seminiferous tubules
Seminiferous tubules is the development of …
Sperm cells
Germ cells
Sertoli cells
Leydig cells
What is spermatogenesis
Development of sperm cells
It is where the final maturation of sperm cells happen
Epididymis
How long is the testes
4-5 cm long
Location of the epididymis
Posterior side of the testes
In the epididymis,
The head-
The tail-
The head- immotile ( not capable of reproduction)
The tail- motile ( capable of reproduction )
What is the cell type of epididymis
Pseudostratified columnar epithelium with sterocilia
What are the 3 parts of the epididymis
Head
Body
Tail
Location of vas deference
Emerge from the tail of the epididymis
What is the lumen of the vas deference
Pseudostratified columnar epithelium
Smooth muscles
What are the 5 spermatic cord (LV NTF)
Lymphatic vessels
Vas deference
Nerves
Testicular artery
Fibrous remnants of the process of vaginalis
What are the 2 parts of the spermatic cord
External spermatic fascia
Internal spermatic fascia
It is responsible for the response of muscles in reproductive organ when it comes to the temp. (Usually heat)
Cremaster muscle
Where can the cremaster muscles be found in the spermatic cord
External spermatic fascia
It is the sac-shaped gland
Seminal vesicles
What is the main function of the seminal vesicle
It secretes different substances (for nourishment of sperm cells. For example: fructose)
It joins ampulla and seminal vesicles
Ejaculatory duct
How long is the ejaculatory duct
2.5 cm long
Urethra is the main passage way for both ______ and _______
Urine
Male reproductive fluid
How long is the urethra
20cm long
Location of male urethra
Extends form urinary bladder to the distal end of the penis
What is the cell type of urethra
Mostly stratified columnar epithelium
What are the 3 parts of the urethra
Prostatic urethra
Membranous urethra
Spongy urethra
What is the shortest urethra
Membranous urethra
What is the longest urethra
Spongy urethra
Prostatic urethra consists of ____
Transitional epithelium
Spongy urethra consists of ____
Stratified simple sq. E
Location of the seminal vesicles
Next to ampulla
How long is the seminal vesicles
5cm
It is responsible for the secretion of different nutrients for sperm cells
Prostate gland
Shape and size of prostate gland
walnut in shape
4x2cm
Tissue type of prostate gland
fibrous connective tissue with smooth muscles
Cell type of prostate gland
columnar epithelial cell s
Location of bulbourethral gland
Near membranous urethra
Bulbourethral gland is also known as
cowper glands
It decreases in size with age
bulbourethral gland
What is the main function of Bulbourethral glands
Secretes thick mucus
The thick mucus in the Bulbourethral gland has a pH of ____ and it _____
Alkaline
Neutralize the acidity of the vagina and some secretions of these creations coming from semen
It is the passageway for the sperm cells
Ductus deference
Prostate gland is responsible for the secretion of ______ to ______
Different nutrients to sperm cells
Seminal vesicles is responsible for the secretion of ______ for ______
different substances for nourishment of sperm cells
it is the sac like structure that contains the testes
scrotum