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Function of sertoli cells |
1. Form blood testes barrier 2. Receptors for FSH 3. Secrete inhibin 4. Sythesize and secrete androgen binding protein 5. Secrete MIF: blocks oviducts and uterus |
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Functions of leydig cells |
1. make andorgens 2. testosterone 3. dihydrotestosterone 4. diffuse into seminiferous tubules |
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Functions of epididymus |
1. sperm maturation 2. storage of sperm for months 3. absorb degenerated sperm |
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Ductus deferens |
propel sperm to urethra during sexual arousal |
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Functions of seminal vesicles |
1. Secrete alkaline viscous fluid: protect/neutralize 2. Fructose: ATP 3. prostaglandins: smooth musc contraction 4. clotting proteins |
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Functions of prostate gland |
1. citric acid: ATP 2. prostate specific androgen 3. pepsinogen, lysosome, amylase, hyaluronidase: disolve clot 4. acid phosphatase 5. seminalplasmin: antibacterial agent |
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Functions Bulbourethral glands |
1. Lines urethra 2. protect against acidity in urine 3. lubricates tip of penis 4. secretes more during sexual arousal |
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Semen definition |
sperm and secretions from accessory structures |
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What happens when there is a decrease in LH |
secrete less tesoterone less spermatogenesis |
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Functions of testosterone |
1. behavior in males 2. voices drop 3. facial hair 4. increase sebacceous glands 5. thicker skin: increased RBC 6. maintain accessory glands |
