F1 Flashcards

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Epididymis

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Located on superior aspect of testis;

Passes sperm into ductus deferens

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Seminal Glands

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Located on posterior bladder surface;
Smooth muscle contracts during ejaculation;
Produces viscous alkaline seminal fluid

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Prostate Gland

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Encircles urethra;
Contracts during ejaculation;
Secretes milky, slightly acidic fluid;
Plays a role in sperm activation

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4
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Bulbo-Urethral Gland

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Produce thick, clear mucus during sexual arousal;
Lubricates glans penis;
Neutralize traces of acidic urine in urethra

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5
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Interstitial Cells

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Produce androgens (testosterone)

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6
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Sustentocytes

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Provide nutrients and signals to dividing cells;

Secrete testicular fluid into lumen for sperm transport

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7
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Myoid Cells

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Squeeze sperm and testicular fluids out of testes

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8
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Ductus Deferens

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Propels sperm from epididymis to urethra;

Vasectomy involves the ligation of this structure

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