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Male Reproductive=
Question | Answer |
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Spermatozoa | sperm cells |
orcho/o-, orchi/o-, orchido- | testis |
These are the functional units of the testis | Seminiferous tublules |
What hormone does the interstitial cells secrete? | Testosterone and androgens |
Interstitial cells are... | specialized endocrine cells |
Epididymis describe.. | comma shape, long and attached to post. surface of the testis, 20 ft long |
Function of epididymis | Store sperm and maturation of millions of sperm cells |
Vas deferens or... | Ductus deferens |
Functio of Vas Deferns | transport sperm from the epididymis to ejaculartory duct |
Receive secretions from prostate gland | Ejaculatory duct |
Where does the testicles descend through? | Inguinal canal |
What does seminal vesciles secrete | semen |
The smooth cap of penis.. | glans penis |
Prepuce/foreskin is.. | loose fold of skin, hoodlike cover glans penis |
Surgical removal of prepuce is.. | circumcision |
Age range when puberty begins in boys | 12-15yrs |
Orchitis is.. | inflammation of the testes |
Impotence | inability to achive erection |
The forceful expulsion of semen from ejaculatory ducts | Ejaculation |
Physical and emotional pleasurable sensation that occurs at the climax of sexual intercourse | Orgasm |