Week 12 (The Male Reproductive System.2) Flashcards
1
Q
What are Leydig Cells/ Interstitial Cells?
A
produce testosterone, between seminiferous tubules
2
Q
What is the Epididymis?
A
responsible for the storage and maturation of sperm, caudal
3
Q
What is the Pampiniform Plexus?
A
a capillary network
4
Q
What is the Vas Deferens?
A
deferent duct, thick smooth walls- transports mature sperm to urethra
4
Q
What are the Accessory Glands?
A
prostate- CATS AND DOGS and bulbourethral- CATS - secretes seminal fluid
4
Q
What is the Urethra (Pelvic)?
A
allows urine to pass outside the body- excretes to environment
5
Q
What is the Urethra (Penile)?
A
allows semen to pass through reproductive system during ejaculation
