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Where are the testes located?
Where are the testes located?
- Within the prostate
- Attached to the penis
- Inside the body
- Inside the scrotum (correct)
What is the function of the tunica albuginea?
What is the function of the tunica albuginea?
- To secrete testosterone
- To regulate blood flow to the penis
- To produce sperm cells
- To form a thick connective tissue capsule around the testis (correct)
Where does spermatogenesis occur?
Where does spermatogenesis occur?
- Epididymis
- Vas deferens
- Seminiferous tubules (correct)
- Tunica vaginalis
Which structure is responsible for carrying sperm from the testis to the ejaculatory ducts?
Which structure is responsible for carrying sperm from the testis to the ejaculatory ducts?
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What is the function of the seminal vesicles?
What is the function of the seminal vesicles?
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Study Notes
Reproductive System
- The testes are located outside of the abdominal cavity, within the scrotum.
Structure of Testes
- The tunica albuginea is a layer of connective tissue that surrounds the testes, providing structural support and protection.
Spermatogenesis
- Spermatogenesis, the process of sperm cell production, occurs in the seminiferous tubules within the testes.
Sperm Transport
- The epididymis is responsible for carrying sperm from the testis to the ejaculatory ducts.
Seminal Vesicles
- The seminal vesicles produce and secrete nutrients and fluids that make up semen, which nourish and transport sperm during ejaculation.
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