SEMINAL FLUID Flashcards
composed of secretions from the
testes, epididymis, seminal vesicles, prostate gland, and bulbourethral glands; contains sperm cells, which are capable of fertilizing the female gametes
Seminal fluid
Spermatogenesis
Seminiferous Tubules Of Testes
Sperm maturation
Epididymis
Propel sperm to ejaculatory ducts
Ductus Deferens
Provide nutrients for sperm and fluid
Seminal Vesicles
Provide enzymes and proteins for coagulation and liquefaction
Prostate Gland
Add alkaline mucus to neutralize prostatic acid and vaginal acidity
Bulbourethral Glands
Inside the seminiferous tubules that serve as nurse cells for developing sperm cells
Sertoli Cells
Secretes testosterone which is necessary for the subsequent stages of sperm maturation
Leydig Cells (Of The Testes)
Sperm maturation
Takes ___ days
Sperm remain stored in the ____ until ejaculation
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epididymis