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Bios 205 - Exam 1
Intro/Male Reproductive Structures
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Biology
Undergraduate 2
04/19/2009

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Purose of Reproduction
Definition
Generatino of new individuals, Continuation of the species, Pass on chormosomes to new individuals, Chromosomes
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Purpose of Sexual Reproduction
Definition
Provide new combinations of versions of genes on choromosomes in offspring, Machanism of preservation of gene versions, Diversity of individuals within the species, and Mechanism of natrual selection
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Sex
Definition
the act of using biological structures and behavior to generate and carry male and female gametes to a site where they can join
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Reproduction
Definition
the joining of male and female gametes to form a Zygote
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Development
Definition
the differentation and growth of an individual from zygote to death
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External Anatomy. Male
Definition
Penis (shaft and glands) and Scrotum with Testes
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Male Reproductive Functions (4)
Definition
1.Make Sperm 2.House sperm until ejaculation 3.Contribute important fluids and chemicals to semen 4.Transport sperm and associated fluids to female
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Male Structures (5)
Definition
1.Scrotum (2) 2.Vas Defernes (2) 3.Glands 4.Ejaculatory duct 5.Penis
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Scrotum (2)
Definition
1.Testis (Seminiferous tubules) 2.Epididymis
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Glands (3)
Definition
1.Bulbourethral 2.Seminal vesticles 3.Prostate
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Important Tissues (3)
Definition
1.Epithelium:surface tissue 2.Smooth Muscle:involuntary muscle 3.Connective Tissue:support tissue
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Gonads
Definition
Testes and Ovaries
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Gametes
Definition
Sperm and Ova
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Testes function (2)
Definition
1.Produce sperm 2.Produce hormones(steriod hormones and inhibin)
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Glands secrete semen ingredients (3)
Definition
1.Bulbourethral 2.Seminal Vesicles 3.Prostate
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Bulbourethral (2)
Definition
1.lubricating mucus 2.Urine neutralizer
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Seminal Vesicles (4)
Definition
1.Lots of fluids 2.Mucus and protein 3.Fructose (sperm nutrient) 4.Prostaglandins
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Prostate (2)
Definition
1.Neutralizer for acids of vagina 2.Clotting enzyme
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