Monday, August 12, 2013

Male Reproductive System

Male Reproductive System

Reproductive System


Male Reproductive System

  • Basic functional unit Sperm (from spermatogonia-spermatozoa)

Fundamentals:

  • LH/FSH affect the Testes
  • Testes

Anatomy:

Macro Anatomy
  • Gonad - Testes
  • Epididymis
  • Vas deferens
  • Ejaculatory ducts
  • Seminal vesicles
  • Prostate
  • Bulbourethral glands
  • Penis
  • Spermatocelle
Micro Anatomy
  • Seminiferous Tubules - allows the development of spermatozoa
  • Spermatogenic Cells - produces Sperm
  • Leydig Cells/Interstitial Cells - produces Testosterone
  • Sertoli Cells - produces Inhibin (spermatogenesis)
  • Basement Membrane

Concept:

  • Spermatogenesis - Sperm

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