Male Flashcards
(9 cards)
1
Q
Testis
A
Gonad that produces sperm
2
Q
Male reproductive tract
A
Transport semen
3
Q
Epididymis
A
Makes functionally mature sperm + carries sperm
4
Q
Ductus deferens
A
Carries sperm to the ejaculatory duct.
[note] vas deferens turn to ejaculatory duct in the prostate gland
5
Q
Seminal gland
A
Secretes fluid that stimulates flagellum movement of sperm
6
Q
Prostate gland
A
Contains seminalplasmin (antibiotic)
7
Q
Bulbo-urethral gland
A
Secretes lubrication and pH buffer
8
Q
Benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH)
A
In men 50+
Increase in size due to ⬇️ testosterone
Affect urination
9
Q
Prostate cancer
A
2nd most cancer
Blood test for prostate specific antigen (PSA)
Treatment is radiation or surgery
