bnns502 - male reproductive system exam study guide with complete solutions
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bnns502 - male reproductive system exam
study guide with complete solutions
tissue type, location and function of scrotum - Answer-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 bo...
midpiece - contains mitochondria to provide energy for tail
tail - propels sperm
What does Gondatropin releasing hormone do - Answer✔✔-released from hypothalamus to anterior
pituitary gland, stimulates release of FSH and LH.
what roles do FSH and LH have in spermatogenesis - Answer✔✔-FSH - stimulates spermatogenesis
LH - releases testosterone from interstitial cells
3 functions of testosterone - Answer✔✔-male sex organs (maintenance, development, functioning,
growth)
protein synthesis, sperm maturation, bone growth
secondary male sex characteristics of puberty (hair, voice drop, oily skin, behaviour, libido, muscles,
bones)
interstitial cells location and function - Answer✔✔-sit inbetween seminiferous tubules and release
testosterone when stimulated by LH
3 funtions of epididymus - Answer✔✔-stores sperm, holds sperm while it matures and gains mobility,
propels sperm into ductus deferens during sexual arousal by peristalsis
location and anatomy of epididymus - Answer✔✔-sits on posterior surface of testis, contians ~6m coiled
duct
2 functions of ductus deferens - Answer✔✔-moves sperm from epididymus to urethra by peristalsis, can
store sperm for months
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