MALE REPRODUCTIVE FUNCTIONS

Question 1

• Process begins with spermatogonia (primitive stem cells).
• Each division produces one type A (stem cell) and one type B daughter cell (primary spermatocyte).
• Primary spermatocyte undergoes meiosis to form spermatids.
• Spermatids undergo spermiogenesis, resulting in mature sperm (head, midpiece, tail).

Answer 1

spermatogenesis

Question 2

• Activated by luteinizing hormone (LH) during puberty.
• production of testosterone continuously for the rest of a man’s life
• Stimulates growth spurt, reproductive organ development, sex drive, and male secondary sex characteristics.
• testosterone is also referred to as masculinizing hormone

Answer 2

Testosterone Production

Question 3

MALE SECONDARY SEX CHARACTERISTICS
Brain - increase sex drive, improve mood, confidence, memory function
Muscle - muscle growth, increase strength and endurance
Bones - bone mass density maintenance
Bone marrow- red blood cell production
Sex organs- sperm production
Skin - hair growth, collagen growth

Answer 3

testosterone production

Question 4

what are the 6 male secondary sex characteristics?

Answer 4

Brain
Muscles
Bones
Bone Marrow
Sex organs
Skin