The male reproductive system Flashcards

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male reproductive system (1)

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  1. the penis
  2. the scrotum
  3. testes
  4. the epididymis
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how many are there

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8

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male reproductive system (2)

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  1. the vas deferens
  2. the seminal vesicles
  3. prostate gland
  4. the Cowper’s glands
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  1. the penis is made up of ____ parts and what is it
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3 parts: the root, the body or shaft, and the glands or head

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  1. is a loose sac of skin
  2. hangs behind the penis
  3. it protects the testes
  4. temperature around 3-5 Celsius to suit sperm production
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  1. the scrotum (5)
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  1. the scrotum contains ____ (3)
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testes, neurons, blood vessels

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  1. testes or testicles are __________-shaped organs that lie in the ______
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  1. testes or testicles are two oval-shaped organs that lie in the scrotum.
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Each testis contains about ____ coiled tubes called ___________ which produce sperm cells and testosterone which is the primary male sex hormone.

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Each testis contains about 800 coiled tubes called seminiferous tubules which produce sperm cells and testosterone which is the primary male sex hormone.

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8
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______ causes boys to develop deep voice and facial hair.

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testosterone

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  1. the epididymis is a ____,_____ tube that sits on each ____
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  1. the epididymis is a long, coiled tube that sits on each testis
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  1. the epididymis carried and stored _____ until they were mature
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sperm cells

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  1. the vas deferens is a ____, _________ tube that travels from ________ to the ____ ______.
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  1. the vas deferens is a long, muscular tube that travels from the epididymis to the pelvic cavity.
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  1. the vas deferens transport ____ ____ cells to the ______ in preparation for ejaculation.
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  1. the vas deferens transport mature sperm cells to the urethra in preparation for ejaculation.
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  1. the seminal vesicles are __-__ ____ that connect to the ____-________.
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  1. the seminal vesicles are sac-like pouches that connect to the vasa deferentia
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  1. the seminal produces a fluid with nutrients, such as vitamin __, ____, and ______ to feed sperm cells and help their motility.
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  1. the seminal produces a fluid with nutrients, such as vitamin C, fructose, and globulins to feed sperm cells and help their motility.
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  1. The prostate gland is located below the ________ ____.
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below the urinary bladder

16
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  1. the Cowper’s glands produce _ __ ____ that lubricate the urethra during sexual arousal.
A

a clear fluid

17
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  1. The prostate gland secretes a ____ ____ during ejaculation.
A
  1. The prostate gland secretes prostate fluid during ejaculation.
18
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  1. the Cowper’s glands sit below the ____ ____.
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below the prostate glands.

19
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A sperm can divide into ____ main parts. and what are those

A

3
1. the head
2. the body
3. the tail

20
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The head of the sperm contains a ____ that holds genetic material

21
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The body of the sperm cell contains ____ that produce energy

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mitochondria

22
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The tail of the sperm ____ the sperm forward

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Sperm cells and fluid from various glands are collectively called _____

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