Trace the pathway of sperm from the lining of the seminiferous tubules to the external urethral meatus:
- Answers 1. Lining of the seminiferous tubules
2. epididymus k
3. Vas Deferens
4. Ejaculatory duct
5. Prostetic Urethra
6. membranous urethra
7. penial urethra
8. external urethral meatus (hole)=out
Trace the pathway of the egg from the ovary to the Vagina - Answers 1. Ovary
2. Fallopian tubes
3. uterus
4. Vagina =out
Scrotum - Answers holds the testes, creates relaxation and contraction of the tissue to maintain sperm
production
Testes - Answers Spermatogenesis=sperm formation
epididymus - Answers comma shaped duct behind each testicle=site of functional maturation of
spermatazoa and sperm storage
ductus(vas) deferens - Answers a passageway that carries sperm from the epididymus to the ejaculatory
duct
ejaculatory duct - Answers Short ducts that pass through the walls of the prostate and connect the
ductus deferens and seminal glands with the urethra
urethra - Answers carries semen to the outside of the body
erectile tissue - Answers ...
, seminal vessicles - Answers adds secretion to the semen; adds fibrinogen(clotting factor),
fructose(sugar=food supply of sperm) and prostaglandins(Inflammation to protect the sperm from the
vaginas hostile acid)=alters metabolic activity
prostate gland - Answers accessory gland pf male repro tract that produces semen (approx. 1/3 of
volume) secretes prostatic fluid=slightly acidic. the fluid contains antibiotic properties to help fight
infection
bulbo-urethral gland (cowpers gland) - Answers spherical strucutres, these glands secrete a thick
alkaline fluid that helps neutralize urinary acids in the urethra and lubricates the glans or tip of the
penis.
Penis - Answers erectile organ through which the distal urethra passes through
Root=attatched to body, Body=shaft, Glans Penis=head of the penis
Semen - Answers Mixture of sperm and secretions from glands
slightly alkaline pH
contains 50-150 million sperm/ml
spermatic cord - Answers contains blood vessels, nerves and vas deferens
FSH - Answers follicle stimulating hormone=increased sperm production
LH - Answers luteinizing hormone=matures sperm and stimulates testes to secrete testosterone
Androgen (testosterone) and DTH functions: (4): - Answers 1. Development=from embryo to fetus and
helps mature sperm
2. Sexual Characteristics=muscle mass, hair, depositum
3. Sexual Functions=^ sex drive
4. Metabolism =^metabolism
Gametes - Answers sex cells (eggs and sperm)
Gonads - Answers sex organs=ovaries and testies
interstitial cells - Answers secrete testosterone
nurse cells - Answers caretakers of the sperm=nourishment and maturation of sperm
Ovaries - Answers where eggs are made and stored
ovarian follicles - Answers contain the developing oocyte