L5 - Male reproductive system

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  • Created on: 01-04-19 21:38
spermatogenesis
production of haploid gametes from diploid
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spermiogenesis
final stage of spermatogenesis - become mobile
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Testes 2 parts/cells
seminiferous tubules. Interstitial cells of leydig
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where is testosterone produced?
intersitial cells of leydig
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where are sperm stored?
epididymis in efferent ductiles
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accessory glands
prostate gland, seminal vescile, courpers(bulbourethral gland)
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Cryptochidism
when tests dont descend before birth
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what happens
overheating - likely infertility if not surgically corrected
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Counter current heat exchanger
veins in testes parallel to leaving and entering - effective cooling
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Sperm formation steps
spermatogenesis, spermiogenesis, spermiation, capacitiation
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spermeation
release of sperm in lumen of seminiferous tubules
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capacitation
occurs in the epididymis and F. genital tract- process of making the sperm capable of penetrating the ovum
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where is testosterone produced?

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where are sperm stored?

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