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What is the primary function of the enzymes contained in the neck of the sperm?
What is the primary function of the enzymes contained in the neck of the sperm?
- To enable sperm motility
- To assist in fertilization (correct)
- To protect DNA in the nucleus
- To provide energy for movement
Which component of the sperm contains mitochondria?
Which component of the sperm contains mitochondria?
- Tail
- Head
- Neck
- Middle piece (correct)
What type of motion does the tail of a sperm exhibit?
What type of motion does the tail of a sperm exhibit?
- Circular motion
- Straight line movement
- Corkscrew motion (correct)
- Pendulum-like swinging
Which hormone, released from the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland, stimulates the testes to produce testosterone?
Which hormone, released from the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland, stimulates the testes to produce testosterone?
What is unique about the tail of the sperm in the human body?
What is unique about the tail of the sperm in the human body?
Flashcards
Sperm Head
Sperm Head
The front part of a sperm cell that contains the genetic material (DNA) packed into chromosomes, and has a flattened, oval shape.
Sperm Neck
Sperm Neck
The short, narrow region connecting the sperm head to the middle piece, containing enzymes crucial for fertilization.
Sperm Middle Piece
Sperm Middle Piece
The section of the sperm cell located behind the head, containing mitochondria that provide energy for the tail's movement.
Sperm Tail
Sperm Tail
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Gonadotropin Hormones (FSH and LH)
Gonadotropin Hormones (FSH and LH)
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Study Notes
Sperm Anatomy
- Sperm has a head, neck, middle piece, and tail.
- The head is an elliptical shape containing the nucleus with DNA (chromosomes).
- The neck contains enzymes crucial for fertilization.
- The middle piece connects to the head by a short neck.
- The middle piece contains mitochondria arranged in a spiral around microtubules. This provides ATP for tail movement.
- The tail is the only flagellum in the human body.
- It's a whip-like organelle that moves the sperm cell.
- Sperm's tail exhibits a complex, corkscrew-like motion.
Hypothalamus-Pituitary Regulation
- Gonadotropin hormones (FSH and LH) are released from the anterior pituitary lobe.
- These hormones stimulate the testes to release other hormones (inhibin and testosterone).
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Description
Explore the intricacies of sperm anatomy, including its structures like the head, neck, middle piece, and tail. Additionally, learn about the hormonal regulation involving the hypothalamus and pituitary gland, focusing on the roles of gonadotropin hormones in reproductive processes.
