Male Reproductive System & Spermatogenesis

What is the primary function of the scrotum?

provides a temperature suitable for normal sperm development

Where is sperm produced?

Seminiferous tubeles

Define Spermatogenesis;

sperm cell development (not release or maturation)

Define Acrosome;

an enzyme containing structure on the head of a sperm cell

Identify the hormone-producing testicular cells;

interstitial (leydig) cells produce testosterone

Why are developing sperm not attacked by the immune system?

What is the main structure of sperm maturation?

the epididymis

Sperm pathway from seminiferous tubules to the urethra in order;

rete testis > efferent ductus > epididymis > vas deferens > ejaculatory duct > urethra

Identify erectile tissue:

corpus spongiosum surrounds the urethra

Identify the pathway of developing sperm of accessory glands added along the way;

seminal vesicles > prostate gland > bulbourethral glands (proximal/internal to distal/external)

Sequence of events during ejac*lation;

Sympathetic emission