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Reproductive System; Male Flashcards

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Male and female reproductive system consist of

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Gonads and Accessory Reproductive Organs

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Gonads

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(primary sex organs):testesin the male,ovariesin the female

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Gonads Function

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produce gametes (sex cells): sperm or oocytes
2) produce sex hormones
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Accessory Reproductive Organs

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include “ducts” that transport/store the gametes, glands that secrete substances for the gametes’ well-being, and the external genitalia

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Accessory Reproductive Organs (2)

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– the reproductive system is not fully functional until puberty
– at puberty, hypothalamus secretes hormones that tell Anterior Pituitary to release FSH (follicle stimulating hormone) and LH (luteinizing hormone), which act on ovaries and testes
– so you needFSH and LHto start gamete maturation and increased sex hormone production by the gonads

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Testis Functions

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1) to produce sperm
2) to produce androgens (male sex hormones)
* of the androgens, testosterone is the principal sex hormone

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Testes External Anatomy

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testes suspended in scrotum

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Scrotum Function

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to keep testes in a cooler external environment (3 degrees C cooler than internal body temp), to allow for normal sperm production

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Spermatic Cord

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runs from each testis into the abdomen

* contains blood vessels, nerves,and theductus (vans) deferens

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Testis Internal Anatomy

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– each testis divided into a series of internal compartments calledlobules
– each lobule contains up to 4seminiferous tubules (a tightly coiled structure, wheresperm are produced)

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Testis - Within Seminiferous Tubules (1)

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Spermatogonia: “stem cells” that help produce sperm

* these are the most immature male sex cells (This are on the outside of the tubule)

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Testis - Within Seminiferous Tubules (2)

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developing sperm (These are located more interiorly of the tubule, sperm develop from the outside edge toward the middle)

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Testis - Within Seminiferous Tubules (3)

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Sustentacular cells:these cells support, protect and nourish the developing sperm

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Between Seminiferous Tubules

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is someconnective tissue andinterstitial cells

*functionof these cells:produce and secrete androgens (specifically, testosterone)

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Sperm Production

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sex cells (gametes) created by MEIOSIS
* review your meiosis notes from exam 1 material!
* end result of meiosis: 4 cells produced, each w/23 chromosomes only!

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First Step; Spermatogonia

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  • each contains 23 pairs of chromosomes (total: 46 chromosomes - diploid)

–divide by Mitosis and produceprimary spermatocytes

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Second Step; Primary Spermatocytes

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still 23 pairs of chromosomes (46 chromosomes - diploid)

* these cells divide by MEIOSIS * when they finish the 1st Meiotic Division, they form secondary spermatocytes
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Third Step; Secondary Spermatocytes

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contain 23 chromosomes only (haploid)

* they finish the 2nd Meiotic Division to produce spermatids (This is the end of Meiosis II)

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Fourth Step; Spermatids

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immature sperm - contain 23 chromosomes only (haploid)

*spermatids develop into sperm (spermatozoa)

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Fifth Step; Sperm (Spermatozoa)

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sperm will “shed” the cytoplasm from the spermatid, and develop:
1)head: contains DNA
* on head is an acrosome cap (Enzymes)
2)Midpiece (mitochondria)
3)tail (Flagellum)

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Six Step: Release

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sperm are then released from the sustentacular cell cytoplasm, and enter the lumen of seminiferous tubule

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Regulation of the testes (1)

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FSH from anteritor pituitary to sertoli cells on testes? – (Androgen-binding protein) facilitates sperm production; it is up to them to support this developing sperm

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Regulation of the testes (2)

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LH from anterior pituitary to interstitial cells – testosterone; LH encourages interstitial cells to produce testosterone

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Spermatic Duct System - Epididymis

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comma-shaped organ, located posterior to and on top of testis
* receive sperm from testis

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Spermatic Duct System - Epididymis Function

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1) it is the place where sperm mature (gain motility/mobility)
2) it stores sperm until ejaculated

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Spermatic Duct System - Ductus (Vas) Deferens

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18 inch long tube that runs from testis to prostate gland

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Spermatic Duct System - Ductus (Vas) Deferens Travel Path

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  • part of its travel is within thespermatic cord
  • then it enters the abdominopelvic cavity, winds around the bladder, and is
    found near the prostate gland
  • ductus deferens will “merge” with the duct from seminal vesicle to form the Ejaculatory Duct
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Spermatic Duct System - Ejaculatory Duct

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each one will empty its contents into the urethra

* passes through the prostate gland (but does NOT include prostatic secretions)

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How Sperm Develops, SEVEN UP (S)

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Seminferous Tubules

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How Sperm Develops, SEVEN UP (E)

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Epidydimys

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How Sperm Develops, SEVEN UP (V)

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Vans Deferens

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How Sperm Develops, SEVEN UP (2nd E)

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Ejaculatory Duct

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How Sperm Develops, SEVEN UP (N)

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Nothing; This stands for literally nothing

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How Sperm Develops, SEVEN UP (U)

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How Sperm Develops, SEVEN UP (P)

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Accessory Reproductive Glands Function

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to produce a nutritive, alkaline fluid (seminal fluid) to the sperm
sperm + seminal fluid =semen

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Accessory Reproductive Glands Components

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Seminal Vesicles
Prostate Gland
Bulbourethral Glands

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Seminal Vesicles

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(2) each lies on posterior wall of bladder

* each has a “duct” that merges with the ductus deferens, to form ejaculatory ducts

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Prostate Gland

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single, chestnut-shaped organ

  • inferior to bladder
  • contains the 1st part of the urethra (prostatic urethra) (This is where the prostate secretions would go)
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Bulbourethral Glands

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  • each gland is pea-shaped
  • lies within urogenital diaphragm(This helps control the urine, this is where the two tiny glands live and will secrete directly into the urethra)
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Penis Functions

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1) excrete urine

2) deliver sperm to female reproductive tract

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Penis 3 Parts

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Root
Body (Shaft)
Glans

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Root

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“fixed” end of penis

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Body (Shaft)

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moveable end

  • 3 columns of erectile tissue:
  • (2)corpora cavernosa: erectile tissue on top (dorsum) of penis
  • (1) Corpus Spongiosum: erectile tissue underneathcorpora cavernosa, contains spongy (penile) urethra
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Glans

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enlarged tip of penishas corpus spongiosum only

* covered with prepuce (foreskin)

46
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Erection

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penis becomes “rigid”

  • more blood flow to penis, erectile tissue become engorged with blood
  • this is triggered by the parasympathetic nervous system (This is one of the few times where they actually work together and are not doing opposite things together)
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Ejaculation

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expulsion of semen from penis

* it is triggered by the Sympathetic Nervous System (Point and Shoe is a term for both of these)

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