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Male Reproductive Physiology Flashcards

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puberty describes

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the anatomical and physiological changes in a boy’s body that are controlled by hormones and lead to his sexual maturation

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male puberty typically begins at at

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age 10 or 11; ends between age 15 and 17

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the adrenal glands produce and release

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low levels of testosterone before puberty begins

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adrenal glands creates feedback inhibition

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which prevents release of hypothalamic GnRH

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hypothalamus plays an important role in

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puberty

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with the onset of puberty,

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inhibition stops so hypothalamus can release GnRH

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GnRH triggers antertior lobe of pituitary gland to produce and release

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two gonadotropins

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follicle stimulating hormone (FSH)

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initiates sperm production

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interstitial cell stimulating hormone (ICSH) stimulates the

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interstitial cells of Leydig to synthesize and release testosterone

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testosterone stimulates

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spermatogenesis

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testosterone triggers development

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of secondary sex characteristics

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testosterone stimulates growth of

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growth of testes and scrotum and penis

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testosterone cause production of

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pubic hair, axillary hair, and facial hair

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testosterone produces spontaneous

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erections to occur and nocturnal emissions produce “wet dreams”

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testosterone causes vocal cords

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become longer and thicker and voice to become deeper

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testosterone causes sebaceous glands to

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produce more sebum which is the principle cause of acne

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testosterone stimulates

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male sex drive

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secretion of gonadotropins is controlled by

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a hypothalamic “gonadostat” that monitors testosterone levels in the blood

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low levels of testosterone cause

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hypothalamus to release GnRH

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release of GnRH causes

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pituitary gland to release ICSH, which triggers testes to produce and release more testosterone

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rising levels of testosterone

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inhibit release of GnRH

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low levels of GnRH causes

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testes to reduce synthesis and release of testosterone

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the testes also produce and release the hormone

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inhibin, which will inhibit the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland from releasing FSH

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spermatogenesis

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the process by which the testes produce haploid sperm

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diploid spermatogonia line the ___________________ and divide by _________________
line the inner walls of the seminiferous tubules | divide by mitosis
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resulting cells of spermatogonia mitosis
remain as spermatogonia or become primary spermatocytes
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during the reduction division of meiosis, each primary spermatocyte
enlarges and divides to produce a pair of haploid secondary spermatocytes
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During the equatorial division of meiosis, each secondary spermatocyte
divides to produce a pair of haploid spermatids | -4 haploid spermatids will be produced from each primary spermatocyte
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spermiogenesis
a maturation process that converts spermatids into spermatozoa
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spermatozoa remain attached to
Sertoli cells until they mature (break free and enter seminiferous tubule)
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spermatozoa mature at a rate of
more than several hundred million per day
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each functional sperm has
a head, midpeice, and a tail
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head contains
nucleus and acrosome
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acrosome contains
enzymes that help sperm penetrate an oocyte
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midpiece contains
mitochondria that provide ATP from locomotion
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tail
propels sperm through female reproductive tract
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spermatogenesis takes an average of
74 days and starts when a male undergoes puberty and continues until he reaches an age when testosterone level become ineffective
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the human sexual response can be divided into
4 or 5 arbitrary phases
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sexual arousal is controlled by
the limbic system in the cerebrum, which is linked to centers throughout the brain where various stimuli can "turn on" the sex center to initiate the male sex drive
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main event during male sexual arousal is
erection of the penis
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erection of penis is controlled by
parasympathetic division of ANS
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during erection, signals from spinal cord release
nitric oxide into the blood, causes smooth muscle in walls of penile arteries to relax and dilate
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during erection, increased blood flow
fills corpora cavernosa penis with blood and penis becomes tumescent, increases in size, hardness, sensitivity
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during arousal muscle tension
increases throughout body
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during arousal dartos and cremaster muscles
contract and pull testes closer to body
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during sexual arousal external urethral orifice
dilates
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stimulation of an erect penis leads to the
plateau phase
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during plateau skin
sex flush appears as skin becomes redder because of increased blood flow
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during plateau testes are
drawn closer to body and may increase in size by up to 50%
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during plateau parasympathetic division stimulates
bulbourethral glands to release fluids to lubricated glans penis in anticipation of sexual intercouse
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during plateau phase, emission occurs when
sperm move through ejaculatory ducts into urethra
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during emission seminal vesicles and prostate gland
secrete fluids into urethra to form semen
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during emission urethral sphincters
contract to prevent bladder from releasing urine
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continued stimulation of an erect penis may produce an
orgasm
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orgasm
complete release of muscle tension usually accompanied by ejaculation
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ejaculation is triggered by
the presence of semen in urethra
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during ejaculation muscles in walls of male ducts
contract in response to signals from sympathetic division of ANS and propel semen through urethra
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during ejaculation rhythmic contractions of skeletal muscles at
base of penis cause expulsion of semen out of urethra in a pulsating manner
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ejaculation releases
several hundred million sperm
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orgasm does NOT require
ejaculation, but most orgasms include an ejaculation
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resolution
immediately follows an orgasm
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refractory period occurs when
penis remains semi-erect, but cannot return to full erection
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refractory period becomes
longer as male grows older
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during resolution blood
leaves corpora cavernosa and penis returns to its flaccid state
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testicular cancer
the most common cancer in males between ages of 15 and 34
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males with a history of cryptorchidism
tend to be most susceptible for testicular cancer
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most testicular cancers
are due to abnormal sperm producing cells
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an early sign of testicular cancer
may be a lump in testis accompanied by discomfort or pain
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a manual examination for testicular cancer
can be done by palpating testes to detect lumps
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early stage of TC
may be asymptomatic
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treatment for TC
involves orchiectomy followed by chemotherapy
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inguinal hernia
can occur when a loop of the intestine descends into scrotum before inguinal canal closes
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prostatitis
an inflammation of prostate gland caused by bacterial infection
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acute prostatitis
tends to be common among sexually active men
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symptoms and treatments of acute prostatitis
- prostate gland becomes swollen and tender | - antibiotics and increased fluid intake
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benign prostatic hyperplasia
a non-cancerous, non-inflammatory enlargement of prostate gland that occurs in one of every three males over age of 60
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BPH is probably due to
changing hormone levels
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BPH may lead to
compression of urethra and obstruction of urine floq
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symptoms of BPH
include painful or difficult urination, bed-wetting, and incomplete emptying
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transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP)
surgically removes pieces of prostate gland
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treatment for BPH
drugs, microwaves, or radio-frequency incineration
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prostate cancer
the second leading cause of cancer death among males over 50
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elevated blood levels
of acid phosphatase or phosphate specific antigen indicate a tumor has spread from prostate gland
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tumors tend to
form near preiphery of prostate gland and metastasize
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annual physical
with a digital rectal exam and/or blood test for PSA can detect prostate cancer in its early stages
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treatment for prostate cancer
may involve prostatectomy followed by chemotherapy or radiation therapy
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erectile dysfunction
the inability to attain and maintain an erection long enough to engage in satisfactory sexual intercourse
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ED results from
insufficient release of nitric oxide
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ED may be caused by
aging, cardiovascular disease, neruological disorders, medications, or psychological fctors
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drugs for ED
viagra, cialis, and levita can supplement existing levels of ntric oxide within one hour

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