bnns502 - male reproductive system
Questions and Correct Answers | Latest
Update
tissue type, location and function of scrotum
skin and connective tissue, located at base of penis. midline septum
divides scrotum for each testi. regulates temperature of the testes (2 -3
degrees cooler than body temp)
function of cremaster muscle
pulls testes closer to pelvic floor
anatomy of internal testes
divided into lobules, lobules contain seminiferous tubules.
tissue type and function of seminiferous tubules
smooth muscle, push sperm and testicular fluid towards epididymo us
what two cell types inhabit seminiferous tubules
spermatogenic (germ cells) and sustentacular
~ 1 ~ for inquiry mail me @
, Best Grades | Must Pass | Latest Update | Correct Answers | 2024/ 2025
what is spermatogenesis and what two hormones facilitate this
formation of sperm cells by meiosis in seminiferous tubules in lobules of
testes (starts abt 14yo and 200-400 million sperm produced p/d).
follicular stimulating hormone and testosterone
functions of sustentacular cells (3)
provide nutrients and support of germ/sperm cells, produce testicular
fluid, control release of sperm into l umen of seminiferous tubule
sperm cell anatomy (4)
acrosome - enzyme filled cap structure on top of head
head/nucleus - flattened and pointed with 23 chromosomes
midpiece - contains mitochondria to provide energy for tail
tail - propels sperm
What does Gondatropin releasing hormone do
released from hypothalamus to anterior pituitary gland, stimulates release
of FSH and LH.
what roles do FSH and LH have in spermatogenesis
~ 1 ~ for inquiry mail me @