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18 Cards in this Set
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What is the function of the reproductive system? |
-genetic variation from meiosis -Germenate formation (offspring production) |
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What is the function of the male reproductive system? |
To produce, store and introduce sperm into a female |
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What is the function of the female reproductive system? |
To produce ova, receive sperm and permit fertilization |
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What is the function of the testes? |
Produce sperm and testosterone |
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What is the function of male ducts? |
To transport, store and assist in sperm maturation |
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What is the function of the accessory male sex glands? |
Secrete liquid portion of semen |
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What is the function of the penis? |
It contains urethra, is the passageway for ejaculation of semen and excretion of urine |
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Where is the testes located? |
The scrotum |
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What is the structure of the testes? |
It is surrounded by tunica albuginea |
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Where is testosterone made? |
Interstitial fluid |
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What are the reproductive ducts? |
Ducts that sperm passes through to exit the body |
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What is the epididymus? |
A coiled tube 6m in length that secretes nutrients |
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What does the vas deferens do? |
Stores sperm for months |
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What is the ejaculatory duct? |
A connective duct of vas deference and seminal vesicles |
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What is the urethra? |
A passage for sperm and urine |
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What is cryptorchidism? |
Undescended testicles |
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How much percent of crpytorchidism descends within the first year? |
80% |
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Crpytorchidism can cause..? |
Sterility and testicular cancer |
