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What does LH stimulate in the testicles?
What does LH stimulate in the testicles?
- Spermatogenesis
- Follicle growth
- Testosterone production (correct)
- Inhibin secretion
What is the role of FSH in the male reproductive system?
What is the role of FSH in the male reproductive system?
- Blocking the production of GnRH
- Supporting spermatogenesis by producing inhibin (correct)
- Stimulating testosterone production directly
- Encouraging the development of follicles
What effect do high levels of testosterone and inhibin have on the pituitary and hypothalamus?
What effect do high levels of testosterone and inhibin have on the pituitary and hypothalamus?
- Cause an increase in testosterone synthesis
- Inhibit the production of LH and FSH (correct)
- Stimulate the production of GnRH
- Enhance the sensitivity of GnRH receptors
What result would a blockage of the epididymis have?
What result would a blockage of the epididymis have?
If each vas deferens is surgically sealed, what changes in sexual response would you expect?
If each vas deferens is surgically sealed, what changes in sexual response would you expect?
Which structure is responsible for storing sperm?
Which structure is responsible for storing sperm?
What is the primary function of the Leydig cells in the testes?
What is the primary function of the Leydig cells in the testes?
What is the effect of inhibin in the male reproductive system?
What is the effect of inhibin in the male reproductive system?
What is the primary function of the epididymis in sperm development?
What is the primary function of the epididymis in sperm development?
Which gland secretes a thick, yellowish fluid contributing to 60% of semen volume?
Which gland secretes a thick, yellowish fluid contributing to 60% of semen volume?
What role does the prostate gland play in semen production?
What role does the prostate gland play in semen production?
What is the typical volume of semen discharged during a standard ejaculation?
What is the typical volume of semen discharged during a standard ejaculation?
What is primarily responsible for causing an erection in the penis?
What is primarily responsible for causing an erection in the penis?
What is the significance of the bulbourethral glands during ejaculation?
What is the significance of the bulbourethral glands during ejaculation?
Where does sperm go immediately after leaving the seminiferous tubules?
Where does sperm go immediately after leaving the seminiferous tubules?
What is the function of the glans of the penis?
What is the function of the glans of the penis?
What is the surgical removal of the prepuce commonly performed for?
What is the surgical removal of the prepuce commonly performed for?
What structure contains the urethra in the male reproductive system?
What structure contains the urethra in the male reproductive system?
Which part of the brain acts as the integrating center for the male reproductive system's control?
Which part of the brain acts as the integrating center for the male reproductive system's control?
What is the primary function of the effector in a feedback mechanism?
What is the primary function of the effector in a feedback mechanism?
What term describes the maintenance of a constant internal environment in an organism?
What term describes the maintenance of a constant internal environment in an organism?
What are the two columns of erectile tissue in the penis called that are responsible for erecting the penis?
What are the two columns of erectile tissue in the penis called that are responsible for erecting the penis?
Which component of a feedback system is responsible for detecting changes?
Which component of a feedback system is responsible for detecting changes?
What is the relationship between feedback mechanisms and homeostasis?
What is the relationship between feedback mechanisms and homeostasis?
What is the primary function of the hypothalamus in the endocrine system?
What is the primary function of the hypothalamus in the endocrine system?
Which of the following glands is NOT part of the typical hormonal system described?
Which of the following glands is NOT part of the typical hormonal system described?
What type of chemical signals does the endocrine system primarily use?
What type of chemical signals does the endocrine system primarily use?
What are releasing hormones responsible for?
What are releasing hormones responsible for?
Which feedback mechanism is involved in regulating hormone secretion levels?
Which feedback mechanism is involved in regulating hormone secretion levels?
Where is the pituitary gland located?
Where is the pituitary gland located?
What does GnRH stand for?
What does GnRH stand for?
Which hormone is NOT typically associated with the regulation of sperm production?
Which hormone is NOT typically associated with the regulation of sperm production?
What are the male gametes produced in the human reproductive system?
What are the male gametes produced in the human reproductive system?
Which organs are specifically responsible for hormone secretion and sperm production in males?
Which organs are specifically responsible for hormone secretion and sperm production in males?
What is the primary reason the testes descend into the scrotum?
What is the primary reason the testes descend into the scrotum?
What type of cells line the seminiferous tubules and assist in sperm development?
What type of cells line the seminiferous tubules and assist in sperm development?
Which accessory glands produce semen in the male reproductive system?
Which accessory glands produce semen in the male reproductive system?
What structure carries sperm from the epididymis to the ejaculatory duct?
What structure carries sperm from the epididymis to the ejaculatory duct?
How do Leydig cells contribute to male reproductive health?
How do Leydig cells contribute to male reproductive health?
Which of the following structures is responsible for sperm maturation?
Which of the following structures is responsible for sperm maturation?
Flashcards
LH effect on testicles
LH effect on testicles
LH stimulates testosterone production in the testicles.
FSH role in males
FSH role in males
FSH supports sperm production (spermatogenesis) by producing inhibin.
High testosterone/inhibin effect
High testosterone/inhibin effect
High levels of testosterone and inhibin inhibit LH and FSH production.
Epididymis blockage effect
Epididymis blockage effect
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Vas deferens sealed effect
Vas deferens sealed effect
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Sperm storage
Sperm storage
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Leydig cells function
Leydig cells function
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Inhibin's effect
Inhibin's effect
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Epididymis function
Epididymis function
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Seminal Vesicle Role
Seminal Vesicle Role
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Prostate gland role
Prostate gland role
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Ejaculate volume
Ejaculate volume
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Erection mechanism
Erection mechanism
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Bulbourethral glands
Bulbourethral glands
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Post-seminiferous tubule pathway
Post-seminiferous tubule pathway
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Glans function
Glans function
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Circumcision purpose
Circumcision purpose
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Penile urethra location
Penile urethra location
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Male reproductive center
Male reproductive center
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Feedback mechanism role
Feedback mechanism role
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Homeostasis
Homeostasis
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Erectile tissue columns
Erectile tissue columns
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Detection component in feedback mechanisms
Detection component in feedback mechanisms
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Anterior pituitary gland function
Anterior pituitary gland function
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