Male Reproductive System

• Male reproductive systenm

  A) Testes

  B) Epididymis

  C) Vas Defernes

  D) Prostate Gland

  E) Seminal vesicle

  F) Urethra

  
• Testes: produces sperm cells and secretes testosterone
• What part of the male reproductive system secretes testosterone?

  Testes
• What is the site of sperm maturation in the male reproductive system?

  Epididymis
• Where is sperm stored in the male reproductive system?

  Epididymis
• What is the site of sperm cell production?

  Semiferous tubule
• What is responsible for the transport of sperm?

  Vas Deferens
• Prostate gland:

  • produces secretions that contribute to semen
  • provides nutrients to sperm
• What neutralises acid pH of vagina?

  Seminal Vesicle
• What gland secretes fluid used in semen that assists with movement of the sperm cells?

  Cowpers Gland
• What is the tube that semen passes through during ejaculation?

  Urethra
• Label the sperm

  A) tail

  B) Neck

  C) Nucleus

  D) mitochondria

  E) Acrosome

  
• Spermatogenesis occurs under the influence of which hormone?

  Testosterone
• Spermatogenesis:

  • under the influence of TESTOSTERONE
  • Diploid cells in the seminiferous tubules of the testes
  • undergo MEIOSIS
  • to form HAPLOID sperm cells
• ICSH stimulates the production of testosterone
• Adolescence is the period of time when physical, physiological and psychological changes occur.
• During spermatogenesis 4 haploid cells are produced
• What is the function of the acrosome?

  Contains digestive enzymes used to enter the ovum.
• During fertilisation the tail of the sperm falls off and no mitochondria from the father are passed on.
• Which gland produces secretions that provide nutrients to sperm?

  Prostate
• Name the THREE glands that contribute to semen.

  1. prostate
  2. seminal vesicle
  3. cowpers gland
• During a vasectomy which structure is cut to prevent pregnancy?

  Vas deferens