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Histology

Male Reproductive

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this is the dense CT capsule around the testes tunica albuginea
this is a peritoneal remnant of the testes tunica vaginalis
the function of this structure is to produce sperm seminiferous tubules
what are the three cell types found in the seminiferous tubules spermatogonia, sertoli cells, lydig cells
these are support cells found on the outer portion of the seminiferous tubules and form the blood testes barrier sertoli cells
these cells are found in between the seminiferous tubules and produce testosterone leydig cells
name the cells of spermatogenesis spermatogoonium (4n), primiary spermatocyte (4n), secondary spermatocyte (2n), spermatid(n)
these cells absorb excess cytpolasm during spermatogenesis sertoli cells
these supporting cells form zonulae occludens (tight junctions) with each other near their base sertoli cells
what are some functions of sertoli cells they are stimulatd by FSH to secrete Abp, which increases local testosterone concentration. they absorb xs cytoplasm from developing sperm, and secrete fluid to nourish cells.
what is the epithelium found in the epididymis pseudostratified columnar epithelium with stereocilia
the sperm are stored and matured in this structure epididymis
this structure transports sperm to the prostatic urethra. the extensive smooth muscle here contributes to the propulsive force for ejaculation ductus deferans
name the three accessory reproductive glands of the make reproductive system. bulbourethral gland, seminal vesical, prostate. the product of these glands are emptied into the urethra by smooth muscle contractions during ejaculation.
what substances do seminal vesicles make to nourish sperm? vitamin C, fructose, alakaline substance to neutralize acidity of vagina, and prostaglandins for sperm motility
which zone of the prostate gland has the highest likelihood of developing cancer? zone 1 (peripheral zone)
these accessory glands empty their secretions into the membranous urethra bulbourethral glands (cowpers glands)
what is the function of the bulbourethral glands produce alkali substance and mucous to lubricate urethra
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