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Reproductive System (Female Reproductive System (Uterine tube: is the…
Reproductive System
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Male reproductive system
Internal
Male gonad( Testis) : production of sperm in seminiferous tubules under influence of gonadotropin follicle stimulating hormone.
Interstitial cells: secrete testosteroneunder influence of gonadotropin luetinizing hormone. Testosterone helps maintain male sex characteristics and male sex organs.
Epididymis: where sperm gain ability to propel and ability to fertilize egg. This is where they mature.
Spermatic cord: contains the testicular artery, vas deferens, and venus plexus. The venus plexus helps keep heat away from the testis.
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Seminal Vesicle: secretes nutrients and substances for sperm.These substances help: 1) increase sperm motility 2) suppress female immune response 3) clot and then liquefy within the vagina. Semen is the sperm along with those secretions.
Prostate gland: adds to the secretions by releasing substances that help with increased motility and clotting and liquefying of semen.
Bulbourethral glad: Secretes alkaline mucus right before ejaculation. The mucus helps lubricate and neutralize acid in the urethra.
External
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Penis: two corpus cavernosa and one corpus spongiosum. They are made of smooth muscle, connective tissue, and vascular spaces.
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