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What is the primary function of the testes in the male reproductive system?

  • Regulate hormone levels
  • Transport sperm to the penis
  • Produce sperm (correct)
  • Produce seminal fluid

Which structure is responsible for transporting sperm from each testis?

  • Sperm duct (vas deferens) (correct)
  • Penis
  • Urethra
  • Seminal vesicles

What role do accessory glands play in the male reproductive system?

  • Facilitate implantation of the embryo
  • Contribute to seminal fluid (correct)
  • Produce sperm cells
  • Provide nutrition to sperm

Where are the testes located in the male body?

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What is the function of the urethra in the male reproductive system?

<p>Convey sperm from the sperm ducts (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the seminiferous tubules?

<p>Produce sperm through spermatogenesis (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do the testes regulate temperature for optimal sperm production?

<p>By adjusting their location based on environmental temperature (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role do interstitial cells play in the male reproductive system?

<p>Produce testosterone (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where do sperm mature after leaving the seminiferous tubules?

<p>Epididymis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What function does the prostate gland serve in relation to sperm?

<p>Secretes an alkaline fluid to enhance sperm motility (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of asexual reproduction?

<p>Offspring are identical to the parent (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of asexual reproduction?

<p>It occurs rapidly. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In humans, the sex cells produced during sexual reproduction are known as?

<p>Gametes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true about sexual reproduction?

<p>Offspring show genetic variation from the parents. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which reproductive strategy involves the formation of both sperm and egg cells?

<p>Sexual reproduction (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common method of asexual reproduction observed in organisms like Hydra?

<p>Budding (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a feature of asexual reproduction?

<p>Requires gamete fusion. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the genetic features of offspring produced through sexual reproduction?

<p>Variations exist due to mixed genetic material (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the epididymis in the male reproductive system?

<p>Storage and maturation of sperm (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which gland produces a secretion that neutralizes acid in a female's vagina?

<p>Prostate gland (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which order does sperm travel through the male reproductive system?

<p>Seminiferous tubules → Epididymis → Vas deferens → Urethra (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the bulbo-urethral glands?

<p>Lubrication of urethra (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following glands contributes to the formation of semen?

<p>Seminal vesicles (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What occurs in the penis during sexual stimulation?

<p>Blood flow into vascular space increases (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the average volume of semen per ejaculation?

<p>2-3 ml (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role do the seminal vesicles play in male reproduction?

<p>Secretion of a nutrient-rich fluid (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Asexual Reproduction

Reproduction without gametes, where offspring are identical to the parent.

Sexual Reproduction

Reproduction using gametes (sperm and egg); offspring show variation from parents.

Gametes

Sex cells (sperm and egg) produced by male and female parents.

Binary Fission

A form of asexual reproduction where a single-celled organism divides into two identical organisms.

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Budding

A form of asexual reproduction where a new organism grows from the body of its parent.

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Zygote

A cell formed by the fusion of a sperm and egg cell (fertilization).

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Reproduction

The creation of new individuals of the same kind, essential for life's continuation.

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Fertilization

The fusion of male and female gametes to form a zygote.

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Male Reproductive System

The organs responsible for producing sperm and transferring it to the female reproductive system. It includes the testes, vas deferens, accessory glands, penis, and urethra.

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Testes

Oval-shaped organs located in the scrotum that produce sperm (male gametes).

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Vas Deferens

A tube that carries sperm from each testis to the urethra.

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Accessory Glands

Glands that contribute fluids to the semen, which nourishes and protects sperm. These include the seminal vesicles, prostate, and bulbo-urethral glands.

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Penis

The external organ that transfers sperm into the female vagina.

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Seminiferous Tubules

Located within the testes, these tubules are responsible for producing sperm cells through a process called spermatogenesis.

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Interstitial Cells

Found between the seminiferous tubules in the testes, these cells produce testosterone, a hormone vital for male development and reproductive function.

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Epididymis

A coiled tube connected to the testis, where sperm cells mature and gain their ability to swim (become motile).

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Seminal Vesicles

Paired glands near the bladder that contribute a fluid to semen, which mixes with sperm to form the ejaculate.

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Prostate Gland

A gland that surrounds the urethra, secreting an alkaline fluid into semen to help sperm move and survive.

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Sperm duct (Vas deferens)

A long tube that carries mature sperm from the epididymis up to the urethra.

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Bulbo-urethral glands (Cowper's glands)

Glands that produce a lubricating fluid that aids in sexual intercourse.

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Erectile tissue

Special tissue in the penis that fills with blood during sexual stimulation, causing an erection.

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Semen

The milky fluid that is ejaculated during sexual intercourse, containing sperm and secretions from accessory glands.

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What is the path sperm travels from production to ejaculation?

Sperm is produced in the seminiferous tubules, travels through a network of tubules and efferent ducts to the epididymis, then up through the vas deferens, joins with fluids from the accessory glands, and finally is ejaculated through the urethra.

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