Reproduction (Take 3) Qs
Content of seminal fluid/semen?
contain fructose, amino acids, citric acid, phosphorus, potassium, and hormones known as prostaglandins.
Why is the primary sex organ displaced outside the body?
the temperature of the testicles needs to be cooler than the inside of the body. This is why the scrotum is located outside of the body. or for reproductive activity
How do muscles help maintain the temperature of testes?
Cremaster muscle, lowers and raises the testis in order to control its temperature
Explain the significance of the median septum
It divides the testes to prevent infection spread.
Role of Leydig and Sertoli cells.
Sertoli cells are the somatic cells of the testis. Important for testis formation and spermatogenesis. Leydig cells produce testosterone
Name all the places where the full process of development & maturation of spermatozoa occur.
Spermatogonia → spermatocyte→ spermatozoa
Urethra in males & females.
The urethra in males is a reproductive system & urinary system but in females is only in the urinary system no repro system .
Role of the glands & vesicles
tthey add secretions so that the sperm are in a fluid that makes their transport easier, and this fluid also provides nutrition.