Reproductive System - Male Flashcards
Name the organs involved in the structure of the male reproductive system
- Scrotum
- Testes
- Penis
Name the different duct that are in the male reproductive duct system
- Epididymis
- Vas (ductus) deferens
- Ejaculatory duct
- Urthera
Where can sperm be stored?
Epididymis
What is the function of the vas deferens
storage and transport organ
The urethra carries both…
urine and semen
The accessory glands are..
- Seminal gland
- Prostate gland
- Bulbourethral
What are the hormonal changes in male puberty
- hypothalamus releases GnRH
- FSH produced in sperm
- LH released in testosterone
At what age do males start undergoing puberty?
9-15 years
usually one year after females
What glands produce semen?
prostate glands, and the bulbourethral glands, produce most of the seminal fluid.
Describe the effects of ageing on the male reproductive system
Decreased in testosterone levels
testicular tissue mass decreases
How much % of sperm is in each ejaculation of semen
only 10% of sperm makes up semen
