GENITALS and reproduction stuff i'll forget Flashcards
1
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Corpus cavernosum
A
- Expandible erectile tissue that fills with blood x2
2
Q
Corpus spongiosum
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- Main function is to prevent compression of urethra
- Is continuous with glans penis
3
Q
Tunica Albuginea (male)
A
Connect tissue capsule that surrounds seminiferous tubules and interstitial fluid
4
Q
Rete Testis
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- Network of tubules localed in testes hilum
- Carries sperm from seminiferous tubules to ducts
5
Q
Seminiferous tubules
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- site of meiosis
6
Q
Sertoli cells
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- secrets mullerian regression factor and inhibin.
- Stimulated by testosterone
7
Q
Leydig Cells
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- Produce testosterone in the presence of LH
- Initiate spermatogenesis.
8
Q
FSH
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- Acts on granulosa cells to produce oestrogen
- Oestrogen then stimulates proliferation of Granulosa cells and surge in LH
9
Q
LH
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- Acts on theca cells of ovary to produce androgen
- LH receptors on ovarian follicle further promote oestrogen production
