Science Ch 25.1 Flashcards

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Adolescent Growth Spurt

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rapid growth, controlled by testosterone

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Ejaculation

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This is how sperm it released from the body. It occurs when muscles contractions propel sperm from the epididymes

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Epididymes

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Is a coiled tube about 6 meters long lying atop the testis inside the scrotum

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Luteinizing

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Stimulates the testes to secrete testosterone

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Puberty

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Is a period during which humans become sexually mature

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Reproductive system

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In both male and females that consist of structures that produce reproductive cells, or gametes and secrete sec hormones

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Semen

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The fluid that carries the sperm

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Sex hormone

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Are chemical messengers that control sexual development and reproduction

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Spermatogenesis

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The process of producing mature sperm

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Testis

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Located below the penis. They are the functional units of the testes. They produce sperm and secrete testosterone

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Testosterone

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The male sex hormone

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Penis

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An external genital organ with a long shaft and enlarged tip.

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