03. Spermatogenesis

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What is spermatogenesis?

Formation of spermatozoa in testes

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Where does spermatogenesis occur?

Seminiferous tubules

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What are the 3 stages of spermatogenesis?

Mitosis, meiosis, maturation

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Draw spermatogenesis

Yes

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What do spermatagonia do?

Divide many times by mitosis and increase in size to form primary spermatocyte

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What do sertoli cells do?

Provide nutrients for spermatids and protect against male’s immune system

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What are features of seminiferous tubules?

Basement membrane, lumen and leydig cells

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What do leydig cells do?

Secrete testosterone which stimulates spermatogenesis