Male Reproductive System

Question 1

The branch of medicine that deals with male disorders, especially infertility and sexual dysfunction, is called

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Andrology

Question 2

where sperm cells develop; sperm cell factory

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Seminiferous tubules

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nourish sperm cells and release the hormone inhibin

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Sustentacular or Sertoli cells

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produce the sex hormone testosterone

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Leydig cells or interstitial cells

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passageway for ejaculation of semen and excretion of urine

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Penis, specifically urethra

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Contains the testes

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Scrotum

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connective tissue that seperates the testes

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Septum

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Contracts in cold temperatures; ausing the skin to become firm and wrinkled

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Dartos muscle

Question 9

Extensions of the internal oblique abdominis muscle into the scrotum; surrounds the testes so that they are pulled closer to the body, raising their temperature.

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Cremaster muscle

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Responsible for pulling testes coser to the body to raise the temperature

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Cremaster muscle

Question 11

Normal sperm production requires a temperature about ____ below core body temperature.

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2 - 3 degree celcius

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Part of penis that covers the structures below or inferiorly

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Tunica albuginea

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erectile tissue; contains of numerous blood sinuses or vascular spaces that are lined with endothelial cells

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Corpora cavernosa

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being pierced by the urethra

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Corpus spongiosum

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How many corpora cavernosa are there

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2

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Expansion of its blood sinuses under the influence of sexual excitation; causes the penis to stiffen

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Erection

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sympathetic reflex; release of semen (Seminal Fluid)

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Ejaculation

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Expanded distal end of corpus spongiosum (covers distal ends of corpora cavernosa)

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Glans penis

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traverses the corpus spongiosum

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Penile/Spongy urethra

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Paired oval glands

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Testes

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Weight of testes each

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10 - 15 grams

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Length of testes

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5 cm

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Diameter of testes

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2.5 cm

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Collection of serous fluid within the tunica vagialis caused by an inflammation that does not require treatment.

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Hydrocele

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remain dormant during childhood and they will be actively begin during adolescence

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Spermatogonium

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supporting cells; serve as blood testes barrier; very protective of the developing sperm cell

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Sustentacular cell nucleus (Sertoli Cells)

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generation of sperm cells

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Spermatogenesis

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Each day about _______ sperm complete the process of spermatogenesis

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300 million

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Length of sperm

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60 um (microns)

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Contains a nucleus with 23 highly condensed chromosome

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Head of sperm

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Covers the anterior 2/3 of the nucleus

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Acrosome

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Cuplike vesicle that is filled with enzymes that help the sperm penetrate a secondary oocyte to bring about fertilization

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Acrosome

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Longest portion of the tail of sperm

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Principal piece

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terminal portion of the sperm

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End piece

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Most sperms do not survive more than ___ hours within the female reproductive tract

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48 hours

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Hypothalamus secretes what hormone to stimulate the anterior pituitary

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gonadotropin releasing hormones (GnRH)

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hormone; It's important to stimulate spermatogenisis; for spermatogenic cells

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Follicles stimulating Hormones (FSH)

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hormone that simulates secretion of testosterone from the leydig cells

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Luteinizing Hormones (LH)

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hormone; Very important for the production of male pattern development; secondary cells characteristics of the male

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Dihydro-testosterone (DHT)

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Very short ducts from the lumen of seminiferous tubules

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Straight tubules

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A network of ducts in the testis

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Rete testis

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Series of coiled ducts in the epididymis

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Efferent ducts

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continuation of the efferent duct where efferent ducts drain into

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ductus epididymis

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Pathway of sperm

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Sperm → Seminiferous Tubules → Straight tubules → Rete Testis → Efferent Ducts → ductus epididiymis kulang 'to akshuali pero idk kung ano na ang sumunod amen vas deferens and next then ejaculatory duct, penis (urethra), outside of the body

Question 45

Site of sperm maturation; stores sperm

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Epididymis

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Any stored sperm that are not ejaculated are eventually reabsorbed here; sperms learn how to swim

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Epididymis

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structure from the epididymis toward the urethra by peristaltic contractions of its muscular coat; can also store sperm

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Vas Deferens

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Cutting the portion of vas deferens to avoid sperm cells getting out

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Vasectomy

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contents of spermatic cord

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Ductus (vas) deferens Testicular artery pampiniform plexus Autonomic nerves Lymphatic vessels Cremaster muscle

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Swelling in the scrotum; dilation of the veins that drain the testes

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variocele

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Length of ejaculatory duct

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2 cm

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What ducts are united to form the ejaculatory duct

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Seminal vesicle duct and ampulla of ductus deferens

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Eject sperm into the urethra

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Ejaculatory duct

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Shared terminal duct of the reproductive and urinary systems

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Urethra

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Subdivisions of urethra

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Prostatic urethra Membranous/Intermediate urethra Spongy urethra

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Length of prostatic urethra

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2-3cm

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Length of spongy urethra

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15-20cm

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Tip of spongy urethra

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External urethral orifice

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Seminal vesicle, type of secretion

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Viscous fluid

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65-70% contribution to seminal fluid

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Seminal vesicle

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pH of seminal vesicle secretion

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alkaline, basic bitch

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Contributes 20% to the formation of seminal fluid

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Prostate

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Secretion type of prostate

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Milky

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pH of Prostate secretion

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6.5 pH, acidic (parang ikaw, amana kakakape ha)

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Enumerate contents of prostate secretion

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Citric acid PSA (prostate specific antigen) Acid phosphatase Seminalplasmin – antibiotic that can destroy bacteria

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Least contributed to the formation of seminal fluid

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Bulbourathral Glands

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Type of secretion of bulbourethral gland

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Mucus

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pH of bulbourethral gland secretion

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alkaline, basic bitch

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Why does the glands secrete alkaline fluid

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To neutralize the acids from urine in the urethra

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Bulbourethral gland contain sperm cells; T of F

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False

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Mixture of sperm and seminal fluid

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Semen

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Provides the fluid in which sperms are transported

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Semen

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Provides the fluid in which sperms are transported

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Semen

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pH of semen

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slightly alkaline

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Why is semen slightly alkaline

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To neutralize the acidity of the male urethra and the vagina