Structure/Function:M Flashcards

1
Q

what is the scrotum and what does it do

(4 things)

A
  • multilayer pouch
  • contains, protects, and keeps the testes cool
  • thin outermost layer
  • has sweat glands
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2
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second layer of the scrotum

(3)

A
  • muscle and fibrous tissue
  • contracts with cold and sexual arousal
  • wrinkled when contracted
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3
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cryptochidism

A
  • failure to descend
  • can correct itself
  • reproductive problems and illness
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4
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design features of the scrotum to keep them cool

(4)

A
  1. lack of fat
  2. small blood vessels near the surface
  3. sweat glands
  4. vascular heat exchange
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5
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the scrotum is design to
1. cool the testies
2. warm the testies
3. keep it at a constant temp

A

3.keep it at a constant temp

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6
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what is the tunica albuginea

A

tight, white, inelastic fibrous sheath that wraps around the testes

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7
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mumps

A

expains the testes and crushes them from the inside out

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8
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seminiferous tubules

A

subdivided lobes that store the sperm

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9
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spermatogenesis

A
  • mature sperm is 1/2 the genetic material
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10
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male sex hormones

generically known

A

androgens

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11
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Leydig’s cells

interstitial cells

A
  • between seminiferous tubules
  • testosterone and other hormones are created there
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12
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epididymis

and the selection chamber

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  • acts as storage (for 6 weeks)
  • selection chamber (where the sperm gets absorbed)
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13
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vas deferens

A
  • firm cord that connects to the 2 ejaculatory ducts
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14
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urethra

A
  • transports sperm
  • transports urine
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15
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prostate gland

A
  • size/shape of a large chestnut
  • pt. of seminal fluid
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16
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seminal fluid

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  • neutralizes acidity of the vigina
  • helps transports the sperm
17
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seminal vesicles

A
  • substance initiates movement in sperm
18
Q

cowper’s gland

bulbourethral glands

A
  • alkaline, clear, sticky substance
  • neutralizes acidty of urethra
  • normally produces no sperm, but sometomes gets “ninja sperm”
19
Q

The structure which connects the epidiymis and the ejaculatory duct is the
1. prostate
2. urethra
3. vas deferens
4. semi. tubules

20
Q

the penis has 3 parallel cylinders, what are they

A

2 cavernous bodies and 1 spongy body

21
Q

the penis’ irregular cavities

(3)

A
  • engorged with blood when aroused
  • the fibers will stiffen the penis
  • it can break the fibers with sudden force
22
Q

glans

A
  • smooth, round head
  • lots of nerve endings
23
Q

coronal ridge

A

the risen pt of the penis between the glans and the shaft

24
Q

frenulum

A

the strip connecting the glans to the body of the penis

25
foreskin | strech type, circumcision, smegma
- ordinarily retractable - too tight, then cut it (phimosis) - circumcision (ritual) - smegma (chessy desposit when foreskin not cleaned)
26
penis shape and size can vary, what are the 3 main shapes?
1. blunt 2. bottle 3. prow
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erection | relflexes, turning off, arteries
- reflexe centres in spinal cord (input nerves in penis to sacral 2-4) (parasympathetic) - input from brain to thoracic/lumbar regions (T11-L2) (sympathetic) - can be turned off via psyo - dialation of the arteries (blood goes in)
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Ejaculation | impulses, contractions
- impulses go to ejaculation centres - expulsion of semen - rythmic contractions moves the semen - contraction of bulbocavernosus muscle at base of penis
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orgasm
- total body response with rapid release of sexual tension - ejaculation and orgasm sometimes happen at the same time