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| What two products are produced by the testis? |
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| What is the function of the cremaster muscle? |
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Definition
Lifts scrotum closer to body wall
Skeletal muscle |
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| Where are the seminiferous tubules located? |
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Definition
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| What is the functional significance of the descent of the testis? |
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Definition
| Spermatogenesis will not take place |
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| What does spermatogenesis mean? |
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Definition
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| Where does spermatogenesis occur? |
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Definition
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| What specific type of cell division is used during spermatogenesis and oogenesis? |
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Definition
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| How many sperm are produced at the end of meiosis? |
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Definition
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| How many chromosomes does each sperm contain? what is the significant? |
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Definition
23
22chromosomes in a sperm, 23 chromosomes in an egg |
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| what is the function of the different parts of a mature sperm? |
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Definition
Head -> Acrosome (Lysosome)
Midpiece -> Mitochondria (produce ATP)
Tail -> Flagellum (motor) (movement) |
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| What is the function of Sertoli cells? |
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Definition
| Supporting & Nourishing developing sperm |
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| Where are Sertoli cells located in relationship to developing sperm cells? |
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Definition
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| What is the location and function of Leydig cells (interstitial cells of testis) |
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Definition
-In between seminiferous tubules in testes
-Secret Testosterone |
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| Two major functions of epididymis? |
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Definition
-Storage of sperm
-Maturation of sperm |
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| Functions of vas deferens? |
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Definition
| -Transfer of sperm during ejaculation |
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Definition
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| What are the components of the spermatic cord? |
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Definition
| Vas deferens, testicular artery, plexus of veins, cremaster muscle |
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| What does the pampiniform plexus of veins do? |
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Definition
| Network around testicular artery that cools temperature |
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Term
| How is the inguinal canal related to the the travel of the spermatic cord from the scrotum to the abdominal cavity? |
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Definition
| Allows travel from the scrotum to abdomin |
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Term
| What two ducts join to form the ejaculatory duct? |
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Definition
-Vas deferens
-Seminal vesicle duct |
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| What organ does the pair of ejaculatory ducts travel through? |
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Definition
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| Where do the ejaculatory ducts end? |
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Definition
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| What is the location and function of the seminal vesicles? |
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Definition
-Posterior urinary bladder
-Holds the liquid that mixes with sperm to make semen |
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Term
| How does their secretion become part of the semen? |
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Definition
| Duct travels down to ejaculatory duct |
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Term
| What is the location and function of the prostate gland? |
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Definition
-Base, inferior to urinary bladder
-Producing product added to semen |
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Term
| What is the physical relationship of the urethra to the prostate gland? |
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Definition
| Runs right through the prostate gland |
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Term
| What glands are enlarged during the disease BPH (Benign prostatic hypertrophy)? Does hypertrophy indicate a cancer? What is a usual symptom of BPH? |
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Definition
-Glands within prostate
-No
-Difficulty urinating |
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Term
Cowper's (bulboerethral glands)
Location and function of secretory product? |
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Definition
-UG Diaphragm, between prostatic urethra, spongy urethra
-Mucus |
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| What are the 3 parts of the male urethra? |
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Definition
| Prostatic, membranous, spongy |
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Term
| What is the opening of the urethra named? Where is it located? |
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Definition
| Urethral orifice in Glans Penis |
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Term
| Justify the statement that there is "common plumbing for the urinary and reproductive systems in the male." |
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Definition
| -Common path for semen and urine |
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Term
What are the 3 columns of erectile tissue named?
what is the function of this tissue? |
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Definition
Corpus spongiosum
corpora cavernosa
-Erection |
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Term
| Where is the penile urethra located? |
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Definition
| Corpus spongiosum / glans penis |
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Term
| Describe the process of an erection |
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Definition
| 'P'oint and 'S'hoot. Parasymphathetic and Sympathetic activation. |
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Term
| What tissue is removed during circumcision? |
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Definition
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| Name the two pituitary hormones related to spermatogenesis and their functions |
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Definition
FSH - Responsible for spermatogenesis
LH - Stimulates interstitial cells to synthesize and release testosterone |
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