Reproductive System Flashcards
1
Q
Seminiferous tubules
A
Coiled tubes, the walls of which contain cells that produce sperm
2
Q
What are the general functions of the male reproductive system?
A
To produce and maintain sperm cells, transport the cells to the outside of the body, and secrete male sex hormones
3
Q
Where are sperm cells produced within a testis?
A
The seminiferous tubules
4
Q
What are the primary sex organs responsible for? What are they?
A
The production of sperm and testosterone. The testes.
5
Q
what are the accessory sex organs?
A
Other sex organs that do not produce sperm. Examples include penis, urethra, and seminal vesicles.
6
Q
What does the acrosome do?
A
Contains the enzymes necessary for fertilization.
