Reproductive System Flashcards
genetic material of coiled up masses of DNA in the nuclei
chromosomes
chromosomes are
always even and always in pairs
Female chromosomes
XX
male chromosomes
XY
male gonads
testes
long thin cells with head midpiece and tail
sperm
band of connective tissue that attaches testes to scrotum
gubernaculum
houses testes and regulates their temperature
scrotum
spermatic cords
pampiniform plexus
2 layers of connective tissue that surround testes and spermatic cord
tunics
beneath tunics fibrous connective tissue capsule
tunica albuginea
divide testes into 2 lobules
septa
spermatogenesis takes place in U shaped tube
seminiferous tubules
support developing sperms and shield from body’s immune system
sertoli cells
flat ribbon like structure that lies along surface of tested used for storage for sperm and maturity
epididymis
moves sperm from epididymis up to urethra when ejaculation occurs
Vas Deferens
sperm and secretions from glands
semen
male breeding organ
penis
what is the penis made up of
muscle, erectile tissue, connective tissue, blood, and nerves
2 bands attach penis to pelvis
roots
2 bundles of erectile tissue
body