Histology

Question 0

What is the main function of the prostate gland?

Answer 0

To secret PSA which allows semen to liquefy

Question 1

What does the seminal vesicle secrete?

Answer 1

Fructose (makes up the majority of the semen)

Question 2

What is produced in the testes?

Answer 2

Spermatozoa

Testosterone

Question 3

What is the name of the tubules in the testes?

Answer 3

Seminiferous tubules

Question 4

What cell does the spermatozoa come from?

Answer 4

Spermatogonium

Question 5

Where in the testes is sperm produces?

Answer 5

In the seminiferous tubules

Question 6

Where are Sertoli cells found?

Answer 6

Seminiferous tubules

Question 7

What is the function of Sertoli cells?

Answer 7

Helps sperm development
Protects
Nourishes
Supports
Secretes

Question 8

What do Sertoli cells secrete?

Answer 8

Anti-mullerian hormone
ABP
Testicular fluid

Question 9

Where are leydig cells found?

Answer 9

Inbetween seminiferous tubules

They lie close to blood vessels

Question 10

What do leydig cells produce?

Answer 10

Testosterone

Question 11

What are the three layers of the vas deferens?

Answer 11

Inner smooth muscle
Circular smooth muscle
Outer smooth muscle

Question 12

What are the four zones of the prostate gland?

Answer 12

Periurethral zone
Transitional zone
Central zone
Peripheral zone

Question 13

What is the prostate gland made up of?

Answer 13

Fibrous connective tissue and smooth muscle

Question 14

What are the two main tissues in the penis?

Answer 14

Corpora sponginosum (surrounds urethra)
Corpora carvenosum (fills with blood -erection)

Question 15

What are the steps of spermatogenisis?

Answer 15

Spermatogonium A   (Mitosis)
Spermatogonium B   (Meiosis 1)
Primary spermatocyte   (Meiosis 2)
Secondary spermatocyte 
Spermatids   (Maturation of sperm)
Spermatozoa