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1
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Gonads, ducts, sex glands & supporting structures

Semen contains sperm plus glandular secretions

A

Male reproductive system

2
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Sac of loose skin, fascia & smooth muscle divided into two pouches by septum

Skin contains dartos muscle causes wrinkling

Temperature regulation of testes

  • -sperm survival requires 3 degrees lower temperature than core body temperature
  • -cremaster muscle in spermatic cord
A

scrotum

3
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elevates testes on exposure to cold & during arousal (‘shrinkage muscle’)
warmth reverses the process

A

cremaster muscle in spermatic cord

4
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Paired oval glands measuring 2 in. by 1in.

Surrounded by dense white capsule

A

testes

5
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the testes are surrounded by dense white capsule called __

–septa form 200 - 300 compartments called lobules

A

tunica albuginea

6
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lobules in testes are filled with 2 or 3 seminiferous tubules where __ are formed

A

sperm

7
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Descent of testes

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Develop near kidney on posterior abdominal wall

Descends into scrotum by passing through inguinal canal

  • -during 7th month of fetal development
  • -Guevedoches in D.R.
8
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Testes do not descend into the scrotum
–3% of full-term & 30% of premature infants
–Descend spontaneously 80% of time during the first year of life
surgical treatment necessary before 18 months

A

Cryptorchidism

9
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Untreated bilateral cryptorchidism results in

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sterility & a greater risk of testicular cancer

10
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all stages of sperm development: spermatogonia, primary spermatocyte, secondary spermatocyte, spermatid, spermatozoa
supporting cells called sertoli cells
Leydig cells

A

seminiferous tubules

11
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__ in between tubules secrete testosterone

A

leydig cells

12
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extend from basement membrane to lumen

  • -form blood-testis barrier
  • support developing sperm cells
  • produce fluid & control release of sperm into lumen
  • secrete inhibin which slows sperm production by inhibiting FSH
A

sertoli cells

13
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Testosterone & DHT bind to receptors in cell nucleus & change genetic activity
Prenatal effect is born a male
At puberty, final development of 2nd sex characteristics and adult reproductive system
sexual behavior & libido
male metabolism (bone & muscle mass heavier)
deepening of the voice

A

hormonal effects of testosterone

14
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On Test

how does testosterone effect development

A

testosterone organizes reproductive system before birth and at puberty testosterone activates development of sexual behavior, male metabolism, voice deepening.

15
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Secondary spermatocytes are formed

4 spermatids are formed

A

spermatogenesis

16
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23 chromosomes of which each is 2 chromatids joined by centromere

A

Secondary spermatocytes

17
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each is haploid & unique
all 4 remain in contact with cytoplasmic bridge
accounts for synchronized release of sperm that are 50% X chromosome & 50% Y chromosome

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4 spermatids

18
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maturation of spermatids into sperm cells

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Spermiogenesis

19
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release of a sperm cell from a sertoli (sustentacular) cell

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Spermiation

20
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Hormonal control of spermatogenesis

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Puberty
LH
FSH

21
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hypothalamus increases its stimulation of anterior pituitary with releasing hormones
anterior pituitary increases secretion LH & FSH

A

puberty

22
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stimulates Leydig cells to secrete testosterone

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LH

23
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stimulates Leydig cells to secrete testosterone

an enzyme in prostate & seminal vesicles converts testosterone into dihydrotestosterone (DHT-more potent)

A

LH

24
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stimulates spermatogenesis
–with testosterone, stimulates sertoli cells to secrete androgen-binding protein (keeps hormones levels high)
testosterone stimulates final steps spermatogenesis

A

FSH

25
Q
Male sterilization
Vas deferens cut & tied off
Sperm production continues
Sperm degenerate
100% effective
40% reversible
A

vasectomy

26
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Formed from duct of seminal vesicle & ampulla of vas deferens
About 1 inch long
Adds fluid to prostatic urethra just before ejaculation

A

ejaculatory ducts

27
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Ejaculatory ducts are made of

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ampulla of ductus defrens and seminal vesicle

28
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Passageway for urine & semen
Prostatic urethra (1 inch long)
Membranous urethra (passes through UG diaphragm )
Penile (spongy) urethra (through corpus spongiosum)

A

urethra

29
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Pair of pouchlike organs found posterior to the base of bladder
Alkaline, viscous fluid (seminal fluid)

A

seminal vesicles

30
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functions of seminal vesicles and their alkaline, viscous fluid

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neutralizes vaginal acid & male urethra

fructose for ATP production

prostaglandins stimulate sperm motility & viability

clotting proteins for coagulation of semen

31
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Single organ the size of chestnut found inferior to bladder
Many duct openings
Enlarges with age
secretes milky fluid

A

prostate gland

32
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function of prostate gland

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increases sperm motility and viability

-citric acid for ATP production & enzymes for seminal liquefaction

33
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Paired, pea-sized gland within the UG diaphragm

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Bulbourethral or Cowper’s Gland

34
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function of Bulbourethral or Cowper’s Gland

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Secretes alkaline mucous into spongy urethra

-Neutralizes acids and lubricates

35
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Mixture of sperm & seminal fluid

A

semen

36
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semen contains

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nutrients, clotting proteins & antibiotic seminalplasmin

37
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Typical ejaculate is 2.5 to 5 ml in volume
Normal sperm count is 50 to 150 million/ml
actions of many are needed for one to enter
Coagulates within 5 minutes – reliquefies in 15 due to enzymes produced by the prostate gland
Semen analysis—-bad news if show lack of forward motility, low count or abnormal shapes

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semen