Male Bio Flashcards

(11 cards)

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Q

Where are the testes located in the male body?

A

The testes are located in the scrotum, outside the body cavity.

Example sentence: The testes are responsible for producing sperm.

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What is produced in the testes?

A

Sperm is produced in the testes.

Additional information: The testes are vital for male reproduction.

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3
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In what structures inside the testes is sperm produced?

A

Sperm is produced in many small tubes called seminiferous tubules inside the testes.

Example sentence: The seminiferous tubules are where spermatogenesis occurs.

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4
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What structure connects the testes to the sperm ducts?

A

The epididymis connects the testes to the sperm ducts.

Example sentence: The epididymis stores and transports sperm.

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5
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Through which structures does sperm pass during ejaculation?

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During ejaculation, sperm passes through the sperm ducts into the urethra and then leaves the body.

Example sentence: The urethra serves as the exit for sperm during ejaculation.

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What fluid does sperm mix with as it passes through the sperm ducts?

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Sperm mixes with fluid from the seminal vesicles as it passes through the sperm ducts.

Example sentence: Seminal vesicles contribute to the composition of semen.

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What is semen, and how is it formed?

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Semen is the fluid that contains sperm, formed when sperm mixes with fluids from the seminal vesicles and prostate gland.

Additional information: Semen is essential for the transportation of sperm.

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8
Q

Which glands provide nourishment to sperm?

A

The prostate gland provides nourishment to sperm.

Example sentence: The prostate gland secretes a milky fluid that nourishes sperm.

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What role do the seminal vesicles play in the male reproductive system?

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The seminal vesicles provide fluid that mixes with sperm to form semen.

Example sentence: Seminal vesicles contribute fructose-rich fluid to semen.

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What role does the prostate gland play in the male reproductive system?

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The prostate gland produces fluid that nourishes the sperm and helps form semen.

Example sentence: The prostate gland contributes to the volume of semen.

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What is the function of the urethra during ejaculation?

A

The urethra functions as the passage through which semen leaves the body during ejaculation.

Example sentence: The urethra serves as the exit route for semen during ejaculation.

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