testes
-produce male sex androgens, mainly testosterone.
internal accessory organs
-produce the fluid constituents of semen & aids in the storage and transport of spermatozoa
septa; lobules
_______ form 200-300 compartments called _______.
sperm forming cells, sertoli, leydig
What are the cells located in the Seminiferous Tubules? (3)
form blood-testis barrier, support developing sperm cells, produce fluid, control sperm release, secrete inhibin
What are the functions of the Sertoli Cells? (5)
sertoli function, sperm number, spermatogenic status
Inhibin B is positively correlated with? (3)
FSH
Inhibin B is negatively correlated with _____.
fructose
-provides energy for the sperm
prostaglandins
-contributes to the mobility and viability of the sperm
fructose, prostaglandins, coagulating proteins
The fluid from the seminal vescicles is viscous and contains: (3)
numerous short ducts; prostatic urethra
________ from the substances of the prostate gland empty in the ______.
bulbourethral
-a short duct that enters the proximal end of the penile urethra.
b
Secretes alkaline mucus-like fluid .
a) prostate gland
b) bulbourethral gland
a
Secretes thin, milky colored alkaline fluid.
a) prostate gland
b) bulbourethral gland
a
Secretions from this gland enhance the motility of sperm
a) prostate gland
b) bulbourethral gland
b
Secretions of this gland neutralize acidity of vagina & provide lubrication during sex.
a) prostate gland
b) bulbourethral gland
fsh; sertoli
For spermatogenesis to occur, ____ must bind to certain receptors on _______ cells.
in embryonic development primordial germ cells enter the testes and differente into spermatogonia where they remain dormant until puberty
Explain Spermatogenesis before puberty.
hormones stimulate spermatogonia to divide by mitosis creating daughter cells that are called primary spermatocytes; each primary divides into two secondary spermatocytes with 23 chromosomes; after meiosis 2, each secondary spermatid produces 2 spermatids; 4 total
Explain Spermatogeneis at puberty.
46
How many chromosomes are in a primary spermatocyte?
23
How many chromosomes are in a secondary spermatocyte?
f; some remain as spermatogonia
All spermatogonia go on to become primary spermatocytes. T/F?
spermatogenesis, androgen-binding protein, plasminogen activator, inhibin
FSH stimulates what? (4)
lutenizing; leydig
_______ hormone stimulates the production of testosterone by acting on ______ cells.
a
Which form of Hypogonadism is characterized by testicular failure?
a) primary
b) secondary
c) tertiary
b
Which form of Hypogonadism is caused by failure to stimulate the testes via gonadotropins?
a) primary
b) secondary
c) tertiary
c
Which form of Hypogonadism is caused by a lack of stimulus to secrete gonadotropins?
a) primary
b) secondary
c) tertiary
afferent; pudendal; ascending; sacral
________ impulses from sensory receptors in the glans penis pass through the _______ nerve to _______ fibers in the spinal cord by way of the ______ plexus.
shunting; corpus cavernosum
Erection involves the ______ of blood into the ______.
f; sympathetic
Ejaculation is controlled by the parasympathetic nervous system. T/F?