Repro

• What are the primary functions of the testes?

  Produce sperm and secrete testosterone
• What is the role of the seminiferous tubules?

  They are where sperm are produced
• What are the ducts associated with the testes and their functions?

  1. Seminiferous tubules - spermatogenesis
  2. Straight tubule - transports sperm
  3. Rete testis - collects sperm
  4. Ductus epididymis - matures sperm
  5. Ductus deferens - stores sperm
• What are the accessory sex glands in males?

  Seminal vesicle, prostate gland, bulbourethral gland
• What is the function of the penis?

  It is the copulatory organ
• What is the perineum?

  The area between the thighs
• What are the two triangles of the perineum?

  1. Urogenital triangle - contains penis & scrotum
  2. Anal triangle - posterior region
• What is the function of the scrotum?

  Supports the testis
• What divides the scrotum into two sacs?

  The vertical septum
• What is the function of the dartos muscle in the scrotum?

  Regulates temperature of testis
• What is the size of the testes?

  2 inches in length, 1 inch in diameter
• What are the coverings of the testes?

  1. Tunica vaginalis - serous membrane
  2. Tunica albuginea - dense fibrous capsule
• What is spermatogenesis?

  The process of sperm production
• What is the function of the epididymis?

  Site of sperm maturation and storage
• What is another name for the ductus deferens?

  Vas deferens
• What is the function of the ejaculatory ducts?

  Ejects sperm into the urethra
• What are the parts of the urethra?

  1. Prostatic urethra
  2. Membranous urethra
  3. Spongy urethra
• What is the function of the seminal vesicles?

  Secrete liquid portion of semen
• Where are the prostate glands located?

  Inferior to the urinary bladder
• What is the size of the prostate gland?

  Size of a chestnut
• What is the function of the bulbourethral gland?

  Secretes fluid into the spongy urethra
• What are the parts of the penis?

  1. Root
  2. Body
  3. Glans penis
• What is the function of the urethra in males?

  Passageway for semen and urine
• What is the size of the ovaries?

  Resembles unshelled almonds
• What hormones do the ovaries secrete?

  Progesterone, estrogen, inhibin, relaxin
• What are the ligaments that hold the ovaries in position?

  1. Broad ligament
  2. Suspensory ligament
  3. Ovarian ligament
• What is the function of the fallopian tubes?

  Transport secondary oocytes to the uterus
• What are the parts of the uterine tubes?

  1. Infundibulum
  2. Fimbriae
  3. Ampulla
  4. Isthmus
• What is the function of the mucosa in the uterine tube?

  Moves oocyte along the tube
• What is the size of the uterus?

  3 inches long, 2 inches wide, 1 inch thick
• What changes the size of the uterus?

  • Smaller when not pregnant
  • Larger after pregnancy
  • Affected by sex hormones
• What are the finger-like projections at the end of the infundibulum called?

  Fimbriae
• What is the function of the fimbriae?

  To help guide the oocyte into the tube
• What is the widest and longest portion of the uterine tube?

  Ampulla
• What portion of the uterine tube makes up the lateral 2/3 of its length?

  Ampulla
• What is the more medial, short, narrow, thick-walled portion of the uterine tube?

  Isthmus
• What does the isthmus of the uterine tube join?

  It joins the uterus
• What are the three layers of the wall of the uterine tube?

  Mucosa, Muscularis, Serosa
• What is the innermost layer of the uterine tube?

  Mucosa
• What type of cells does the mucosa of the uterine tube consist of?

  Ciliated columnar epithelial cells