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Which of the following is the primary male reproductive organ?
Which of the following is the primary male reproductive organ?
What is the function of the prostate gland secretions?
What is the function of the prostate gland secretions?
What is the size of the male gametes?
What is the size of the male gametes?
Where are the Cowper's glands located?
Where are the Cowper's glands located?
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What is the composition of semen?
What is the composition of semen?
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Which structure serves as the organ of nutrition, respiration, and excretion for the embryo?
Which structure serves as the organ of nutrition, respiration, and excretion for the embryo?
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What is the term used to describe the developing embryo from the beginning of the third month until birth?
What is the term used to describe the developing embryo from the beginning of the third month until birth?
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What is the fluid inside the amniotic cavity called?
What is the fluid inside the amniotic cavity called?
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What is the embryonic membrane that develops to enclose the embryo in a fluid-filled space called?
What is the embryonic membrane that develops to enclose the embryo in a fluid-filled space called?
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What is the term used to describe the developing zygote for the first eight weeks?
What is the term used to describe the developing zygote for the first eight weeks?
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Study Notes
Male Reproductive System
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The primary male reproductive organ is the testes, responsible for producing sperm and hormones, primarily testosterone.
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The prostate gland secretes a fluid that nourishes and transports sperm, contributing to the overall composition of semen, and helps to neutralize the acidity of the female reproductive tract.
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Male gametes, known as sperm, have an average size of about 50 micrometers in length, including the head, midpiece, and tail.
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Cowper's glands, also known as bulbourethral glands, are located at the base of the penis and are responsible for adding lubricating fluid to the semen prior to ejaculation.
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Semen consists of sperm cells and fluids from the seminal vesicles, prostate gland, and Cowper's glands, including proteins, enzymes, fructose, and other nutrients.
Embryonic Development
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The placenta serves as the organ of nutrition, respiration, and excretion for the embryo, facilitating the exchange of oxygen, nutrients, and waste products between the mother and fetus.
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The term used to describe the developing embryo from the beginning of the third month until birth is fetus.
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The fluid inside the amniotic cavity is referred to as amniotic fluid, providing a cushioning environment for the developing fetus.
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The embryonic membrane that enclose the embryo in a fluid-filled space is called the amniotic sac.
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For the first eight weeks of development, the term used to describe the developing zygote is embryo.
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Test your knowledge on the male reproductive system with this quiz! Learn about the sizes and functions of male gametes, the role of the testes and scrotum, and the structures of the epididymis and vas deferens.
