The reproductive system (chapter 27) Flashcards
Sperm and ova
Gamete formation
sperm and egg must be brought togehter
copulation
combining genetic content of the sperm and egg
fertilization
development and birth of the fetus
Gestation and Parturition
- nuclear division that occurs only in the gonads and results in the formation of gametes
- produces genetic variability
- reduces the number of chromosomes in gametes by one half
meiosis
Before meiosis begins, what happens?
Chromosomes in diploid parent cell replicate
(Sister chromatids)
In meiosis 1, homologous chromosomes synapse to form?
tetrads
Describe steps of meiosis 1
- Homologous chromosomes synapse to form tetrads
- crossing over occurs
- Tetrads align randomly on spindle plate
- homologous chromosomes separate, move to opposite poles
- cleavage occurs
what is the result of meiosis 1?
2 daughter cells that are haploid
Describe steps of meiosis 2
- Formation of new spindle
- chromosome line up at equator
- sister chromatids sperate and move to opposite poles
- cleavage occurs
what is the result of meiosis 2?
4 haploid daughter cells
The interaction of hormones released which will help with the production of gametes
Hypothalamic-Pituitray gonadal axis (HPG)
releases Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH)
Hypothalamus
Release follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and lutenizing hormone (LH) in response to GnRH
Anterior pituatary glnd
release sex hormones and produce gametes in response to LH and FSH
Gonads
Male gonads
testes
testes are enclosed and protected by
scrotum
allows testes to be 3 degrees lower than the internal body temperature
scrotum
- wrinkles scrotal skin
- contraction reduces surfce area of scrotum
- increases temp of testes
dartos muscle
- elevate the testes
- contraction pulls testes closer to body
- testes increase temp
cremaster muscle
supply each testis
testicular arteries
drain testes
testicular veins
increase sperm production
parasympathetic
decrease sperm production
Sympathetic
Nerve fibers, blood vessels, duct deferens and lymphatics form the
spermatic cord
- found in each testis
- location of sperm production
seminiferous tubules
immature sperm move through the…. to ……
rete testie to epididymis
- stores immature sperm temporary
- not capable of fertilizing an egg yet
epididymis
transport sperm out of epididymis during ejaculation
Ductus deferens
ductus deferens ends at
ampulla
ampulla ends at
Ejaculatory duct
the ejaculatory duct empties into
urethra
the ductus deferens can be cut or cauterized
vasectomy
terminal portion of male duct system
urethra
what are the three divisions of the urethra?
- prostatic urethra- surrounds prostate gland
- Intermediate part
- Spongy Urethra- runs through penis and opens to exterior of body
- male copulatory organ
- deliver sperm to female reproductive tract during copulation
penis
what are the parts of the penis?
- root
- body- ends in glans (glands surrounded by prepuce)
contains connective tissue, smooth muscle, vascular space
Erectile tissue
what are the two erectile bodies?
- corpus spongiosum- immediately surrounds urethra
- corpus cavernosa- paired structures that make up most of penile tissue
- empty into ejaculatory duct
- secretions produced here make up most of the total semen volume
- Don’t play a role in sperm production
Seminal glands
- Composed of 20-30 tubuloalveolar glands
- produces citrate, prostate specific antigen (PSA), and substances that help active sperm
Prostate
what do citrate and Prostate-specific anigen (PSA) do?
- citrate- energy production and motility
- PSA- make it more liquid, easier to leave the male body