Male Reproductive System- Lab

capsule that covers testes

"Sack" that holds testes

two muscles in the scrotum
What kind of muscle?

where does spermatogenesis occur?

primary version of sperm that gives rise to all the others. 
Where can it be found?
Haploid or diploid?

Spermatogonia divides into __________ via what process?
haploid or diploid?

Primary spermatocytes undergo which process to become _______?  
Haploid or diploid?

Secondary Spermatocytes undergo which process to become _______?
Haploid or diploid?

How many are produced from one original spermatogonia?

Large, pale cells located between lobes
Function?

what prevents the immune system from attacking developing sperm?

immature/developing sperm

3 regions of sperm cell

helmet on head of sperm containing hydrolytic enzymes

the process of making sperm

cells between seminiferous tubules
function

Where is testosterone produced?

Where is sperm stored?

what separates the seminiferous tubules from the epididymis?

How can you distinguish the epididymis from the testis on a slide?

3 regions of epididymis

Sperm maturation
Where does it take place?

what structure contains the vas deferens, blood vessels, nerves and cremaster muscle?

what the sperm travels through

what occurs during spermiogenesis?

wide part of vas deferens

what produces alkaline seminal fluid and contains fructose?

_____________ is formed by the union of the seminal vesicle and the vas deferen

what does the prostate gland produce?

adds lubricant to seminal fluid and buffers against acidity of spongy urethra

3 sections of male urethra

Head of penis

foreskin

surgical removal of prepuce

cylinder of erectile tissue containing the spongy urethra

cylinders of erectile tissue that fills with blood during erection

Vasectomy

process of sperm becoming motile
occurs where?
allows for ________