Module 2-Male reproductive anatomy

Question 1

where is the cytoplasmic droplet removed from the sperm?

Answer 1

in the body of the epididymus

Question 2

function of vas deferens

Answer 2

contractile tube for sperm transport(connect tail of epididymis to pelvic urethra)

Question 3

seminal vesicles

Answer 3

-produce seminal fluid
-flushes urethral tract between urination and sperm deposition(precum)

Question 4

prostate

Answer 4

-two lobes rather than 2 paired glands
-secretes fluid to support sperm

Question 5

Cowper’s gland

Answer 5

-paired glands
-produce gelatinous fraction to plug cervix of sow

Question 6

how do Dolfins thermoregulate testes?

Answer 6

they bring cool venular blood from fins and tail to cool warm arterial blood from testes

Question 7

what temp should testes be compared to the rest of the body

Answer 7

4-6 degrees cooler

Question 8

function of the testes

Answer 8

spermatogenesis
testosterone production

Question 9

components of male tubular system

Answer 9

seminiferous tubules
rete testes
efferent ducts
epididymis
vas deferens

Question 10

endocrine and exocrine products of testes

Answer 10

endocrine-testosterone
exocrine-sperm