spermatogenesis (2) Flashcards by Abigail Gillespie | Brainscape

Q

where is sperm produced?

A

seminiferous tubules

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Q

what produces testosterone?

A

leydig cells

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where do sperm mature?

A

epididymis

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Q

what is peristalsis?

A

smooth muscle contractions

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what are the rate tubules?

A

network of tubes used for transportation

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Q

where are sperm stored?

A

epididymis

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what are Sertoli cells?

A

sperm develop between these

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what is the lumen?

A

hole down center

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what is a spermatogonium?

A

precursor to mature sperm

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what is the tight junction?

A

linkage between two sertoli cells

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