The Male Parts

Question 1

What are the Primary reproductive organs?

Answer 1

Testes (gonads) which produce sperm (gametes)

Question 2

what are the secondary reproductive organs?

Answer 2

the ducts which transport and store gametes

Question 3

dartos and cremaster muscle control what

Answer 3

temperature

Question 4

when do the testes begin descent into scrotum

Answer 4

7th month of fetal development

Question 5

what is cryptochidism

Answer 5

failure of the testes to descend

Question 6

which muscle causes wrinkling of skin on scrotum

Answer 6

dartos muscle

Question 7

muscle that is a continuation of internal abdominal oblique

Answer 7

cremaster muscle

Question 8

an outpocketing of the peritoneum of testis

Answer 8

tunica vaginalis

Question 9

extends inward as septa and divides each testicle into a series of mediastinum testis (innermost layer of testicle

Answer 9

tunica albuginea

Question 10

where is the site of sperm production

Answer 10

seminiferous tubules

Question 11

what do Sustentacular cells do?

Answer 11

1. support and protect developing spermatogenic cells
2. provide nourishment to developing sperm
3. phagocytize degenerating cells
4. control movements of sperm cells and their release into lumen
5. secrete inhibin helps regulate sperm production

Question 12

forms the blood-testis barrier; prevents immune response against antigens produced by sperm

Answer 12

tight junctions

Question 13

which cell produces the male hormone testosterone

Answer 13

interstitial cells

Question 14

what is the process in which immature spermatogonia develop into mature spermatozoa known as

Answer 14

spermatogenesis

Question 15

process by which somatic cells divide; in diploid (2N) state

Answer 15

Mitosis

Question 16

sex cells divide; in haploid (N) state

Answer 16

meiosis

Question 17

connection between haploid dughter cells

Answer 17

cytoplasmic bridge

Question 18

how many sperm are produced per day

Answer 18

300 million

Question 19

what is the life expectancy of ejaculat in female tract

Answer 19

48 hours

Question 20

what parts are included in the duct system of the testes

Answer 20

seminiferous tubules, straight tubules, rete testis

Question 21

what is the function of the efferent duct in the epididymis

Answer 21

transport sperm out of the testes

Question 22

what is the ductus epididymis function

Answer 22

site of storage

Question 23

function of ductus deferens

Answer 23

stores sperm and propels them toward urethra during ejaculation

Question 24

formed by the union of the ducts from the seminal vesicles and ductus deferens ***eject sperm into the prostatic urethra

Answer 24

ejaculatory ducts

Question 25

subdivided into 3 parts

Answer 25

urethra

Question 26

the 3 parts of the urethra are

Answer 26

prostatic, membranous, spongy (PMS)

Question 27

supporting structure of the male reproductive system

Answer 27

spermatic cord

Question 28

6 structures of the spermatic cord

Answer 28

1. vas dferens 2. testicular artery 3. pampiniform plexus of veins 4. autonomic nerves 5. lymphatic vessels 6. cremaster muscle

Question 29

Seminal vesicles, prostate gland, and bulbourethral glands are considered to be what?

Answer 29

accessory sex glands

Question 30

which accessory gland secretes alkaline fluid, is rich in fructose, and?

Answer 30

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