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What is the primary source of energy for sperm during their journey?
What is the primary source of energy for sperm during their journey?
- Amino acids
- Fructose (correct)
- Glucose
- Lactate
What is the main function of the prostatic fluid produced by the prostate gland?
What is the main function of the prostatic fluid produced by the prostate gland?
- To neutralize vaginal acid
- To create a thick lubricant
- To increase sperm mobility (correct)
- To provide nutrients to sperm
Which glands contribute additional fluid to semen?
Which glands contribute additional fluid to semen?
- Adrenal glands and seminal vesicles
- Thyroid glands and sweat glands
- Prostate gland and bulbourethral glands (correct)
- Testes and pancreas
What is the role of the bulbourethral glands?
What is the role of the bulbourethral glands?
What anatomical structure does semen travel through to exit the body?
What anatomical structure does semen travel through to exit the body?
What is the role of the penis in reproduction?
What is the role of the penis in reproduction?
What is the main function of the testes in the male reproductive system?
What is the main function of the testes in the male reproductive system?
How does the scrotum help maintain the temperature necessary for sperm production?
How does the scrotum help maintain the temperature necessary for sperm production?
Which muscle is NOT involved in regulating the position of the testes?
Which muscle is NOT involved in regulating the position of the testes?
What is sperm production known as?
What is sperm production known as?
What role does testosterone play in males?
What role does testosterone play in males?
At what age does testosterone production typically increase significantly in males?
At what age does testosterone production typically increase significantly in males?
Which part of the male reproductive system sits on top of the testes?
Which part of the male reproductive system sits on top of the testes?
What is the role of the cremasteric reflex?
What is the role of the cremasteric reflex?
Why must sperm be produced at a lower temperature than core body temperature?
Why must sperm be produced at a lower temperature than core body temperature?
What is NOT a secondary sexual characteristic influenced by testosterone?
What is NOT a secondary sexual characteristic influenced by testosterone?
What is the primary function of the epididymis in relation to sperm?
What is the primary function of the epididymis in relation to sperm?
What organelle do sperm gain while in the epididymis that provides energy for their journey?
What organelle do sperm gain while in the epididymis that provides energy for their journey?
What are the long tails developed by sperm in the epididymis called?
What are the long tails developed by sperm in the epididymis called?
What is the name of the tube that drains the epididymis of sperm?
What is the name of the tube that drains the epididymis of sperm?
What is the primary component of semen, as discussed in the content?
What is the primary component of semen, as discussed in the content?
What percentage of semen volume is contributed by the seminal vesicles?
What percentage of semen volume is contributed by the seminal vesicles?
What is the pH characteristic of the fluid produced by the seminal vesicles?
What is the pH characteristic of the fluid produced by the seminal vesicles?
How do accessory glands contribute to the journey of sperm?
How do accessory glands contribute to the journey of sperm?
Where are the seminal vesicles located relative to the bladder?
Where are the seminal vesicles located relative to the bladder?
What does the spermatic cord contain in addition to the vas deferens?
What does the spermatic cord contain in addition to the vas deferens?
What is the anterior view of the male reproductive system?
What is the anterior view of the male reproductive system?
What is the primary feature of a sagittal view?
What is the primary feature of a sagittal view?
In the context of the sagittal view described, which side of the body is typically removed for observation?
In the context of the sagittal view described, which side of the body is typically removed for observation?
How does a posterior view differ from an anterior view?
How does a posterior view differ from an anterior view?
What does the term 'cut surface' refer to in the sagittal view explanation?
What does the term 'cut surface' refer to in the sagittal view explanation?
Which anatomical direction is emphasized in a sagittal view?
Which anatomical direction is emphasized in a sagittal view?
When looking towards the right side during a sagittal view, which side is being removed?
When looking towards the right side during a sagittal view, which side is being removed?
What can be inferred about the right leg's position in a sagittal view?
What can be inferred about the right leg's position in a sagittal view?
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Study Notes
Overview of the Male Reproductive System
- The male reproductive system can be viewed from an anterior view (front) and a posterior view (back).
- A sagittal view involves slicing the body down the middle to observe one side, focusing on the right side in this case.
Key Organs
- Testes:
- Paired organs crucial for sperm production (spermatogenesis) and testosterone production.
- Sperm production requires a temperature lower than core body temperature, so testes reside in the scrotum, an external fleshy sac.
- Temperature regulation is managed by the cremaster muscle and dartos muscle, which retract or descend the scrotum in response to temperature changes.
- The cremasteric reflex is triggered when brushing the upper inner thigh, contracting the cremaster muscle and pulling the testes closer to the body.
Hormonal Functions
- Testosterone:
- Produced in the testes and responsible for secondary sexual characteristics, such as body hair growth, muscle growth, and voice deepening during puberty.
Epididymis
- Sits atop the testes and acts as a storage and maturation site for sperm.
- Sperm gain additional mitochondria for energy and develop long tails (flagella) for movement.
Vas Deferens and Spermatic Cord
- Sperm travel from the epididymis through the vas deferens, which moves sperm upward behind the bladder into the urethra.
- The spermatic cord contains the vas deferens, an artery, and a vein that supply the testes.
Accessory Glands
- Provide fluids necessary for sperm during their journey:
- Seminal Vesicles:
- Two glands located behind the bladder.
- Produce 60% of semen volume, contributing alkaline fluid to neutralize acidity in the urethra and vagina.
- Fluid is rich in fructose for ATP production.
- Prostate Gland:
- Contributes prostatic fluid that enhances sperm mobility after entering the vagina.
- Bulbourethral Glands:
- Two located on either side of the penis, produce a lubricant for the urethra and vagina.
- Seminal Vesicles:
Semen Composition
- Semen = sperm + fluid from accessory glands.
Pathway to External Release
- Semen travels through the urethra located within the penis.
- The primary reproductive role of the penis is to penetrate the vagina, facilitating sperm deposition.
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