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What is the function of the interstitial cells of Leydig in the testes?
What is the function of the interstitial cells of Leydig in the testes?
to secrete the hormone testosterone after puberty
How many lobules are present in each testis?
How many lobules are present in each testis?
200 to 300
What is the name of the tubule that forms from the combination of tubules at the upper pole of the testis?
What is the name of the tubule that forms from the combination of tubules at the upper pole of the testis?
epididymis
What is the approximate length of a testis?
What is the approximate length of a testis?
What are the three layers of tissue that surround the testis?
What are the three layers of tissue that surround the testis?
What is the name of the duct that transports sperm away from the testis?
What is the name of the duct that transports sperm away from the testis?
Where is the deferent duct located and what is its function?
Where is the deferent duct located and what is its function?
What is the role of FSH in sperm production?
What is the role of FSH in sperm production?
Describe the structure of a mature sperm.
Describe the structure of a mature sperm.
Why is a lower temperature necessary for spermatogenesis?
Why is a lower temperature necessary for spermatogenesis?
Describe the arterial supply to the testis.
Describe the arterial supply to the testis.
What is the venous drainage pathway of the testis?
What is the venous drainage pathway of the testis?
Where is the ductus deferens located in relation to the spermatic cord?
Where is the ductus deferens located in relation to the spermatic cord?
What is the function of the seminal vesicles during ejaculation?
What is the function of the seminal vesicles during ejaculation?
What are the three layers that make up the prostate gland?
What are the three layers that make up the prostate gland?
What percentage of semen is made up of the fluid secreted by the prostate gland?
What percentage of semen is made up of the fluid secreted by the prostate gland?
Where do the ducts of the seminal vesicles and the deferent ducts unite?
Where do the ducts of the seminal vesicles and the deferent ducts unite?
What is the location of the prostate gland in the pelvic cavity?
What is the location of the prostate gland in the pelvic cavity?