Reproductive system

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Created on: 09-11-20 06:47

What is testosterone?

A hormone important in the male reproductive system

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Where from is this hormone secreted?

Leydig cells which are adjacent to the seminiferous tubules in h
the testicle.

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What are some effects of testosterone?

Promotes growth and maturation for the male reproductive tract.
Develops a sex drive at puberty.
Controls gonadotropic hormones.
Secondary sexual characteristics (hair growth, aggression, voice deepening)

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Male RS: Give the location and function of the testis

Pair located in the scrotum.
Produce sperm and secrete testosterone

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Male RS: Give the location and function of the Epididymis and Ductus deferent

Pair of epididymis attached to rear of testis,1 ductus travels from epididymis to inguinal canal and empties into urethra.
concentrate and store sperm, sperm exit route, site of sperm maturation for motility and fertility.

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Male RS: Give the location and function of the seminal vesicle

Pair which empty into the last portion of the ductus on each side.
Provide bulk of semen and precursors for the clotting of semen, secrete prostaglandis which stimulate sperm motility.

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Male RS: Give the location and function of the Prostate gland

Completely surrounds the urethra at the neck of the bladder.

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Leydig cells which are adjacent to the seminiferous tubules in h
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