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Male reproductive system Flashcards

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what is a male sex cell called

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  • a spermatozoon, or a sex cell

- this is a male gamete

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where do we find the genetic material in the sperm

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  • in the head
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what is the tail of a sperm

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  • a flagellum, helps make the sperm cell mobile
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how many sperm cells are released during ejaculation

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  • 300 million
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what are fraternal twins (lol)

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  • twins resulting from the fertilization of separate ova by separate sperm cells are called fraternal twins
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what are identical twins

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  • twins resulting from the fertilization of a single egg by a single sperm are called identical twins
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what hormone is responsible for the bodily characteristics of the male

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  • testosterone
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what are essential organs of the male reproductive system

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  • gonads (testes), which produce sex cells (sperm of spermatozoa)
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what are accessory organs of the male reproductive system

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  • ducts: passageways that carry sperm from testes to exterior
  • sex glands: produce protective and nutrient solutions of sperm
  • external genitals
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where do sperm mature

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  • in the epididymis
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structure and location of the testes

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  • located in the scrotum - lower temperature
  • covered by tunica albuginea, which divides testis into lobules containing seminiferous tubules
  • interstitial cells produce testosterone
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what produces testosterone

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  • interstitial cells
  • testosterone “masculinizes” and promotes development of male accessory organs
  • promotes and maintains development of male accessory organs
  • stimulates protein anabolism and development of muscle strength
  • flagellum: tail
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what are reproductive ducts

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  • ducts through which sperm pass after exiting testes until the exit from the body
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what is the epididymis

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  • single, coiled tube about 6 meters in length, lies along the top and behind the testis in the scrotum
  • sperm mature and develop the capacity for motility as they pass through the epididymis
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what is the vas (ductus) deferens

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  • receives sperm from the epididymis and transports them from the scrotal sac through the abdominal cavity
  • passes through the inguinal cavity
  • joins duct of seminal vesicle to form the ejaculatory ducts
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what is semen

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  • accessory of supportive sex glands
  • mixture of sperm and secretions of accessory sex glands; averages 3-5 mL per ejaculation with each mL containing about 100 million sperm/mL
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what is accessory sex glands help make up seminal fluid and how much of it do they make up

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  • seminal vesicles (60%) - pouchlike glands, secretion is yellowish, thick and rich in fructose to provide energy needed by sperm for motility
  • prostate gland (30%) - shaped like a donut and located below bladder, urethra passes through the gland, activates sperm and is needed for ongoing sperm motility
  • bulbourethral (cowper’s) glands (5%) - resemble peas in size and shape, secrete mucus-like fluid constituting less than 5% of seminal fluid volume
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external genitals of the male reproductive system

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  • penis and scrotum called genitalia
    penis has 3 columns of erectile tissue; 2 dorsal columns and 1 ventra column surrounding urethra
  • glans penis (head of penis), covered by foreskin (prepuce)
  • surgical removal or foreskin is called circumcision
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chlamydia:

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  • bacterial invasion of the urethra and reproductive tract. burning sensation on urination and white or yellow discharge
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gonorrhea:

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  • inflammation of the genital tract mucosa, caused by infection with gonococci bacteria. purulent discharge
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herpes genitalis:

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  • infection of skin and genital mucosa, caused by herpes simplex virus type II, fluid filled blisters when flare up (type I is oral)
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human papilloma virus (HPV):

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  • infection of skin and mucous membranes in the anogenital region, some types can cause genital warts, others can cause cervical cancer
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syphillis:

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  • chronic STI caused by a spirochete (bacteria). chancre on external genitals appears first, after chancre disappears, secondary stage beings 2-6 months after. tertiary stage includes damage to brain, heart and spine

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