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19 Cards in this Set
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Scrotum |
Contains testes- hangs outside body to regulate temperature. |
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Testes |
Contains seminiferous tubules- speed developed here. Interstitial cells surround tubules- secret testosterone (male hormone). |
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Spermatogenesis |
Formation of sperm cells. |
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Spermatogonia |
Germ cells near the outer wall of tge seminiferous tubules of the testis differentiate into stem cells call spermatogonia. |
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Primary Spermatocyte |
Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) during puberty causes production of this cell. This cell undergoes meiosis. |
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Spermatids |
Gamete formed by this- 1/2 the number of chromosomes. |
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Mature Sperm |
Ultimate result is a sperm cell with a head, midpiece, and tail. |
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Epididymis |
Maturation and storage of sperm. Located above and behind the testicle. |
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Ductus (Vas) Deferens |
Carries sperm from the epididymis to the Urethra. |
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Urethra |
Extends from bladder to distal end of penis. |
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Penis |
Composed of 3 columns of erectile tissue- delivers sperm to female. |
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Corpora Cavernosa |
2 dorsal columns. |
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Corpus Spongiosum |
Ventral column- also forms the gland penis. |
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Prepuce (foreskin) |
Circumcision: removal of prepuce. |
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Seminal Vesicles |
Add nutrients to semen. |
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Prostate Gland |
Provides proper pH for sperm. |
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Bulbourethral Glandor or Cowper's Gland |
Lubricates urethra. |
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Semen |
Mixture of sperm and secretions from glands. |
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Ejaculation |
Forceful expulsion of semen from urethra (smooth and skeletal muscles). |
