Reproductive system of the male 0.0 / 5 ? OtherReproductive System of the MaleOtherOther Created by: rosieewatsonCreated on: 19-12-19 11:57 What do the testes produce? Sperm (spermatogenesis), hormones (oestrogen and testosterone), fluid (to transport sperm from testes and aid their survival) 1 of 12 Why are the testes situated outside the body? So they can be kept lower than normal body temperature 2 of 12 What is the tunica vaginalis? Layer of membrane which is a continuation of the peritoneum 3 of 12 What should happen is a retained testicle is within the abdomen? Not at ideal temperature for sperm production - therefore increased risk of it becoming cancerous and should be removed 4 of 12 What is each testis composed of? Bind ended ducts called seminiferous tubules - connective tissue between them 5 of 12 What two types of cells do the seminferous tubules contain? Spermatogenic cells - divide by meiosis to produce spermatozoa, sertoli cells - produce oestrogens and nutrtional fluid for the sperm 6 of 12 What are interstitial cells? Connective tissue surrounding the seminiferous tubules that contains Leydig cells 7 of 12 What do interstitial cells produce? Testosterone - responsible for spermatogenesis (sperm formation) and the development of maintenance of secondary male characteristics 8 of 12 Function of the epididymis Store the sperm as they mature 9 of 12 Function of the Vas Deferens/Deferent Duct Carry sperm from the epididymis to the urethra, the bite you tie off when doing a vasectomy! 10 of 12 What are the common prostate diseases Neoplasis (cancer), abscesses (prostate acute/chronic) and infection 11 of 12 Clinical signs you expect to see with prostatic disease Anuria (sessation of urine and haematuria (blood) in urine, stiff gait, constipation and pain 12 of 12
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