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The structure protects and regulates the temperature of the testes
scrotum
This structure is the site of sperm production
seminiferous tubules
How many seminiferous tubules are found in the lobules?
200-300
These cells may eventually become spermatozoa
spermatogenic cells
These cells secrete testosterone.
leydig cells
This hormone stimulates Leydig ells to secrete testosterone.
LH
The straight tubules in the testis lead into the:
Epididymis
The function of the epididymis is
sperm maturation
This is formed by the union of the duct from the seminal vesicle and the ampulla of the vas deferens.
ejaculatory duct
This lies posterior to the bladder and anterior to the rectum and secretes an alkaline, fructose filled fluid.
seminal vesicles
This is composed of three cylindrical masses of erectile tissue each surrounded by a fibrous tissue.
Penis
Author
jenc
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102202
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Male Reproductive System
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Male Reproductive System
Updated
2011-09-16T23:43:31Z
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