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male anatomy
what is the function of the scrotum
provides cooler temperature needed for sperm production
anatomy of the scrotum
what is the spermatic cord
connective tissue tube that runs through the inguinal ligament
what are the contents of the spermatic cord
ductus deferens
cremaster muscle
testicular nerve
testicular vessels 
-testicular artery
-pampiniform plexus
ductus deferens
cremaster muscle
testicular nerve
testicular vessels
-testicular artery
-pampiniform plexus
what are the function of the testes
produce sperm and androgens (testosterone)
Testes anatomy
what special process happens in the seminiferous tubules
spermatogenesis
what __ types of cells are in the seminiferous tubules
Sestentacular (sertoli) cells
interstitial cells
what are the characteristics of the sustentacular (sertolyi) cells
line seminiferous tubules
assist with sperm development
what are the characteristics of the interstitial cells of the seminiferous tubules
between seminiferous tubules
produce androgens
how many sperm are produce every day
100-200 million
what hormone control spermatogenesis
FSH and testosterone
what does spermatogenesis begin
puberty
where does spermatogenesis occur
seminrerous tubules
where does the sperm become mobile
epididymis
what are the ducts of the male repro system
epididymis
ductus (vas) deferens
ejaculatory duct
urethra
what si the function of the epididymis
location for storage of sperm
what are the wall layers of the ductus deferens
mucosa
muscularis
adventitia
what are the __regions of the urethra
prostatic
membranous
spongy
seminal fluid is produced by....
seminal vessicles
prostate gland
bulbourethral glands
what is produced by the seminal vessicles
fructose
prostaglandins
bicarbonate
what is the purpose of fructose produced by the seminal vessicles
nourishes sperm
what is th function of prostaglandins produced by the seminal vessicles
widens cervix
what is the function of the bicarbonate produced by the seminal vesicals
neutralizes vaginal acid
what is produced by the prostate gland
citric acid
siminaplasmin
prostate specific antigen
what is the function of citric acid produced by the prostate gland
nutrient for sperm
what is the function of seminalplasmin produced by the prostate
antibiotic that combats UTI in males
what is the function of prostate specific antigen produced by the prostate gland
liquefies semen after ejaculation
what is produce by the bulbourethral glands
mucus (coats urethra, lubricant for sexual intercourse)
Seminal fluid and sperm combine to make....
semen
after ejaculation semen is called...
ejaculate
how much fluid per ejaculation ?
1 teaspoon
how many sperm per ejaculation
200-500 million
what is benign prostatic hyperplasia
noncancerous enlargement of the prostate
t/f benign prostatic hyperplasia in uncommon
f
very common
90% of men over 80
what are the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia
nocturia
polyuria
dysuria
t/f risk of prostate cancer increases with age
t
how is prostate cancer detected
digital rectal exam
PSA test
what are the __ erectile bodies of the penis
-corpus spongiosum
-corpora cavernosa (2)
what is the vasculature of the penis
-central arteries
-venous spaces
-dorsal veins
-central arteries
-venous spaces
-dorsal veins
erection are under parasympathetic/sympathetic control
parasympathetic
ejaculation is under parasympathetic/sympathetic control
sympathetic
what happens during an erections
Blood fills the erectile tissues
-Deep arteries dilate
-Blood is trapped in erectile tissues by compression of veins
what is another name for foreskin
prepuce
what is the prepuce
skin covering the glans of the penis
the ______is removed by circumcision
prepuce or forskin
hwat is the rhythm method of contaception
following the ovulation cycle and only having intercourse outside of ovulation phase
what are the barrier methods of contraception
condom
diaphragm
spermicidl foams or jellies
what are the surgical methods of contraception
vasectomy - vas deferens are cut and tied
tubal litigation - uterin tubes are cut and tied
how do most chemical methods of birth control work
inhibiting ovulation or implantation
what are the chemical methods of birth control
oral contraceptives
estorgen/progestin patches,implants or injections
vaginal ring
lactation
morning after pill
ifepristone or RU-486 triggers a miscarriage (abortion Pill)
what is an IUD
intrauterine device that prevents fertilization or implantation