SEMINAL FLUID Flashcards

1
Q

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

A

Seminal fluid

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2
Q

Spermatogenesis

A

Seminiferous Tubules Of Testes

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3
Q

Sperm maturation

A

Epididymis

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4
Q

Propel sperm to ejaculatory ducts

A

Ductus Deferens

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5
Q

Provide nutrients for sperm and fluid

A

Seminal Vesicles

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6
Q

Provide enzymes and proteins for coagulation and liquefaction

A

Prostate Gland

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7
Q

Add alkaline mucus to neutralize prostatic acid and vaginal acidity

A

Bulbourethral Glands

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8
Q

Inside the seminiferous tubules that serve as nurse cells for developing sperm cells

A

Sertoli Cells

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9
Q

Secretes testosterone which is necessary for the subsequent stages of sperm maturation

A

Leydig Cells (Of The Testes)

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10
Q

Sperm maturation
Takes ___ days
Sperm remain stored in the ____ until ejaculation

A

90
epididymis

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