Male reproduction
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Lucero_jas on September 20, 2011
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Kaplan PCAT
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Scrotum | Contains testes & epididymis |
| Sustentacular Cells | Located in the scrotum Nourish developing sperm |
| Interstitial Cells | Produce testosterone |
| Seminal vesicle (Accessory organs) | Pair of glands Located inferior & posterior to the bladder |
| Prostate Gland (Accessory Organs) | Inferior to Bladder |
| Cowper's Gland (Accessory Organ) | "Bulbourethal Gland" Produces pre-ejaculation -Lubricates urethra -Flushes any left over materials |
| Spermatogenesis | The process of sperm cell formation spermatozoan "sperm cell/gametes" |
| Head (P.1 Sperm) | Contains half of the chromosomes of other cells in the body |
| Acrosome (P.2 Sperm) | Protective covering around the head Contains enzymes that can penetrate the wall of egg cells |
| Mid-Piece (P.3 Sperm) | Contains mitochondria |
| Tail (P.4 Sperm) | Flagellum |
| Parasympathetic Impulses (Erection) | Cause: -Vasodilation of arteries -Vasoconstriction of veins |
| Testosterone | derived from cholesterol |
| Testosterone Stimulates... | Sexual desire Metabolism |
| Develops & Maintains Male Secondary characteristics: | Hair distribution Skin thickness Muscle & bone size Larynx enlargement |
| Inhibin | Secreted by Steroli Cells in testes Inhibits production of F.S.H Decreases rate of spermatogensis |
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