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24 Cards in this Set
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Functions to maintain intrascrotal temp 3C below normal body temperature
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Scrotum
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“suspends” scrotum from body; elevates testes
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Cremaster muscle
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produce sperm (= spermatogenesis) and testosterone
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Testes
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Testes are connected to the body by the
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Spermatic cord
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Which accessory gland contributes 60% of semen
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Seminal Vesicles
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The largest accessory gland in the male reproductive system is the
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Prostate Gland
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These glands secrete mucus just prior to ejaculation to neutralize acidic urine
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Bulbourethral (Cowper's) Gland
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The smallest accessory gland in the male reproductive system is the
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Bulbourethral (Cowper's) Gland
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This gland contributes 10% of semen
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Bulbourethral (Cowper's) Gland
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Acid Phosphatase does what?
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Acitivates sperm
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Provides a source of energy
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Citrate and Fructose
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Seminalplasmin does what?
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Destroys bacteria
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Structure for delivering sperm to the female reproductive tract
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Penis
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Erection is a sympathetic/parasympathetic reflex
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parasympathetic
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A non erect penis is referred to as
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Flaccid
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Ejaculation is a sympathetic/parasympathetic reflex
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Sympathetic
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The production of sperm by seminiferous tubules is called
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Spermatogenesis
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Spermatozoa consist of a
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Head, Midpiece and Tail
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Where is DNA held in a spermatozoa
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Head
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Where is ATP/energy held in a spermatozoa
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Midpiece
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Forms blood-testis barrier (protects developing sperm cells from being attacked by immune system)
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Sustenacular (Sertoli) cells
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Stimulates spermatogenesis & sex drive
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Testosterone
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Forms blood-testis barrier (protects developing sperm cells from being attacked by immune system)
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Sustenacular (Sertoli) cells
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Stimulates spermatogenesis & sex drive
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Testosterone
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