A&P 2 - E5 - P4 Word Scramble
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Question | Answer |
The male reproductive system consists of organs whose functions are to produce, transfer, and introduce mature _________ into the female reproductive tract where fertilization can occur. | sperm |
Male reproductive organs are classified as essential organs for production of _______ or accessory organs that support the reproductive process. | gametes |
The essential organs are the ________ of the male, called the ________. | gonads, testes |
Genital ducts include the epididymis, _______, ejaculatory duct and the urethra. | vas deferens |
Accessory glands include the _______, ________, and ________. | seminal vesicles, prostate, bulbourethral glands |
Supporting structures include the scrotum, penis and _______ cords. | spermatic |
The _______ in males, is a roughly diamond-shaped area between the thighs which extends anteriorly from symphysis pubis to coccyx posteriorly. | perineum |
The lateral boundaries of the perineum are the ________. | ischial tuberosities |
The perineum is divided into the ______ triangle and the ______ triangle. | urogenital, anal |
The testes consist of several lobules composed of _______ tubules and interstitial cells ( of ______). | seminiferous, leydig |
Seminiferous tubules in testis open into a plexus which is drained by a series of _______. | efferent ductules |
The testes are located in the _______. | scrotum |
______ is the formation of mature male gametes, known as ________, by seminiferous tubules. | spermatogenesis, spermatozoa |
Interstitial cells secrete the hormone _________. | testosterone |
The ________ is a single tightly coiled tube enclosed in fibrous casing and located along the top and side of each testis. | epididymis |
The anatomical divisions of the epididymis are the ______, ______, and _______. | head, body, tail |
The epididymis is a duct for ________. | seminal fluid |
The epididymis secretes part of ________. | seminal fluid |
Sperm become capable of _______ while they are passing through the epididymis. | motility |
The vas deferens is also known as the _________. | ductus deferens |
The vas deferens is a tube which is an extension of the ________. | epididymis |
The vas deferens extends through the ________ canal, into the abdominal cavity, and over the top and down the posterior surface of bladder. | inguinal |
The enlarged terminal portion of the vas deferens which joins the duct of the seminal vesicle is called the ________. | ampulla |
The vas deferens is one of the _________ ducts for seminal fluid. | excretory |
The vas deferens connects the epididymis with the ________. | ejaculatory duct |
The ejaculatory duct is formed by union of the _______ with duct from the _______. | vas deferens, seminal vesicle |
The ejaculatory duct passes through ________ gland, terminating in the ________. | prostate, urethra |
The seminal vesicles are _________ on the posterior surface of bladder. | convoluted pouches |
The seminal vesicles secrete the _______ part of seminal fluid which makes up ___ of seminal fluid. | viscous, 60% |
The _______ gland is donut shaped. | prostate |
The prostate gland encircles the _________ just below the bladder. | urethra |
The prostate gland adds _______ secretion to seminal fluid which makes up ____ of seminal fluid. | alkaline, 31% |
The bulbourethral glands are small, pea-shaped structures with about _____ long ducts leading into the urethra. | 2.5 cm (1 inch) |
The ________ glands lie below the prostate gland. | bulbourethral |
The bulbourethral glands secrete ________ fluid that is part of semen which makes up ____ of seminal fluid. | alkaline, 5% |
The scrotum is a skin-covered pouch suspended from the ________ region. | perineal |
The scrotum is divided into __ compartments. | 2 |
The scrotum contains testis, ________, and the lower part of a spermatic cord. | epididymis |
______ and ______ muscles elevate the scrotal pouch. | dartos, cremaster |
The penis is composed of ___ cylindrical masses of erectile tissue, one of which contains the urethra. | 3 |
The penis contains the urethra which is the terminal duct for both _______ and ______ tracts. | urinary, reproductive |
Spermatic cords are _________. | internal |
Spermatic cords are fibrous cylinders located in the _______. | inguinal canals |
Spermatic cords Enclose ________ ducts, ________, ________, and ________. | seminal, blood vessels, lymphatics, nerves |
_________ consists of secretions from testes, epididymides, seminal vesicles, prostate, and bulbourethral glands. | seminal fluid |
Each milliliter of seminal fluid contains ________ of sperm. | millions |
Seminal fluid passes from testes through epididymis, ________, ejaculatory duct, and urethra. | vas deferens |
Male fertility relates to many factors such as sperm ______, _______, _______, and ______. | number, size, shape, motility |
Infertility may be caused by _______ some men make against their own sperm. | antibodies |
Reproductive functions begin at the time of _______. | puberty |
Development of organs begins before ______. | birth |
Immature testes descend into the ________ before or shortly after birth. | scrotum |
During puberty, high levels of _______ stimulate final stages of development. | hormones |
The male reproductive system operates to permit reproduction until advanced ______. | old age |
Late adulthood results in a gradual decline in hormone production and may decrease sexual appetite and ________. | fertility |
_______ is the disruption of the sperm producing function of the seminiferous tubules. | oligospermia |
_______ can result from infection, fever, radiation, malnutrition or high temperature of the testes. | oligospermia |
_______ is the leading cause of infertility. | oligospermia |
________ is the failure of the testes to descend. | cryptorchidism |
________ is most common in men 20 to 35 years old. | testicular cancer |
________ is the enlargement of the prostate gland. | benign prostatic hypertrophy |
________ is the foreskin fitting too tightly. | phimosis |
________ is scrotal swelling due to the accumulation of fluid. | hydrocele |
________ is a condition in which the intestines protrude into the scrotum. | inguinal hernia |
________ is a low ability to reproduce and/or sterility. | infertility |
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