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In an an adult male, which teste is lower, why?
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left testis is usually lower (unless situs inversus) lower to reduce the chance of collision
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What do the testes produce?
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sperm and androgen- ( one of which is testosterone)
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What covers each testis both anteriorly and laterally?
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tunica vaginalis
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What is derived from the peritoneum of the abdominal cavity that has an outer parietal layer and an inner visceral layer that are separated by serous fluid?
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tunica vaginalis
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what is the seminiferous tubule?
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a subdivision of each testi contains lobules and each lobule contains seminiferous tubules
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What male characteristics at puberty do androgens cause males to develop?
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axillary and pubic hair, deeper voice, sperm production, and sex drive
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What do the testes recieve blood through?
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gonadal (testicular arteries) which arise from the abdominal aorta dn
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The right gonadal vein drains directly into the inferior vena cava, where does the left gonadal vein drain?
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into the left renal vein
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Where do L and R gonadal veins drain?
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L left renal vein, R inferior vena cava
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What is inflammation of a teste called?
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orchitis, can occur in cases of "mumps," a viral infection of childhood
ORCHIECTOMY |