Male repro saq

spermatogenic cells and Sertoli cells

to support and nourish the developing sperm cells

to produce and secrete testosterone

<p>to mature and store spermatozoa</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The three key functions of the male reproductive system are production of spermatozoa, delivery of these cells via semen, and production of testosterone.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The testis is covered externally by a thick capsule of dense fibroelastic CT known as tunica albuginea.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The cells of the germinal epithelium found in the seminiferous tubule are Sertoli cells, spermatogonia, spermatocytes, spermatids, and spermatozoa.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Two dorsal structures in the penis are the corpora cavernosa.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The function of the prostate is to secrete prostate fluid, which is an important component of semen.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Most of the penile urethra is lined with pseudostratified columnar epithelium.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Spermatogenic (or germ) cells and nonproliferating Sertoli cells.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Sertoli cells phagocytose spermatid remnants and secrete fluid and many substances, including androgen-binding protein (ABP), essential for spermatozoa survival.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The different stages of spermatogenesis include spermatogonia, primary spermatocytes, secondary spermatocytes, and spermatids.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The process of spermatogenesis takes about 64-74 days.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Tall columnar cells and small, round basal cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Production of semen, including seminal fluid that is important for semen coagulation, sperm motility, and stability of sperm chromatin</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Semen consists of spermatozoa formed in the germinal epithelium of the testis and seminal fluid, which is secreted by the excretory duct system and accessory glands</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Production of prostatic fluid that contains prostaglandins and prostate-specific antigen (PSA)</p> Signup and view all the answers