Male Reproductive System.docx

**Male Reproductive System** **What divides the scrotum is into two separate chambers?** Scrotal septum. +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | **What is the role of the epididymis?** | |...

**Male Reproductive System** **What divides the scrotum is into two separate chambers?** Scrotal septum. +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | **What is the role of the epididymis?** | | | | The epididymis\' role is to store the sperm for maturation and | | transport it too the | | | | vas deferens. | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | **What is the role of the Sertoli cells?** | | | | Is to facilitate the progression of germ cells to spermatozoa via | | direct contact and by controlling the environment milieu within the | | seminiferous tubules | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | **Where would you find Leydig cells (interstitial cells) and what do | | they do?** | | | | Leydig cells (interstitial cells) are located in the seminiferous | | tubules in the testes. | | | | They synthesise and secrete androgens, such as testosterone. | | | | **Where is the prostate gland located?** | | | | In the prostate. | | | | **Name the structures that produce components of semen:** | | | | Seminal vesicles. | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ **Briefly define spermatogenesis?** Spermatogenesis is the process by which sperm cell production occurs. ENDOCRINE FUNCTION OF THE TESTES +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | **Where is Testosterone hormone produced?** | | | | Gonards in the testes. | | | | Bone mass, fat distribution, muscle mass and strength Production of | | red blood cells and sperm. | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | **How is testosterone secretion controlled?** | | | | Diagram of a diagram of a brain Description automatically generated | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ -- --