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The Human Reproductive System Summary

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The perfect summary to learn from before an exam. All reproductive parts are listed with their functions which makes it easy to memorize key points. Colour coding is used to organize sections. Please note not all diagrams are included in this summary.

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MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
Parts : -

Testes
-
Tubules (transport for sperm)
Accessory glands
-




-

Penis

,Testes "

2 =
testis
testes



Primary male Protects
→
sex
organ >
against physical injury
"

temp [34 -35 ]
"

suspended between legs regulates
'

→
in scrotum sac →
acts as a thermostat =




0
Optimal sperm production =
temp 2- 3°C lower than body temp .




*
Internally → testis ÷ into lobules →
each contain convoluted seminiferous tubules → lined with germinal epithelium .




*
Spermatogenesis (occurs in seminiferous tubules ) →
germinal epithelium
÷
(meiosis) =
sperm cells (male gametes)

Some epithelium develope into Sertoli cells ( long /columnar) provide food/nutrients for
cells developing cells
→
9




Semi tubules surrounded by connective tissue → contains interstitial cells
Leydig cells ( =

produces testosterone)
.
-




function

* produce i. release sperm
* Produces male sex hormone testosterone characteristics
: :
secondary

, Tubules
Epididymis (✗ 2)


seminiferous tubules join to form epididymis
→


→
situated at back of tester
>
lined with mucous membrane


functions
→ stores sperm where sperm matures
→
Mucous membrane =
secretes substance : moves sperm (with peristaltic movement)


Vas deferens sperm duct

Passes through abdominal opens into urethra
>
cavity +


just before urethra forms swelling ampulla
i. → =
a




Functions
→
Transports sperm =
peristaltic movement



Ejaculatory duct


Ampulla leads
ejaculatory duct
→
to


Function
→
Smooth muscle fibres in duct wall contract :
forcing semen along urethra
* Release of sperm =
ejaculation

Urethra
→ 2
ejaculatory ducts join urethra :
open to exterior


Function
→
Transports urine i. sperm
↳ never time !
pass @ same

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