1. _____ (2, contained in the scrotum) _____________ (convoluted tube for sperm maturation) _____________(ascends through spermatic cord) _____________(glands producing seminal fluids) _____________(conduct seminal vesicle fluids to urethra) _____________(gland contributing to semen) _____________(transport for semen and copulatory organ) What is the route of a sperm cell?

3. Testes originate in the abdominal cavity, so how do they get into the scrotum?

4. Small organs with exocrine and endocrine function Which products are which? Covered with ______ ___________ Connective tissue enters testes forming _______ Septa form ________ __________________and stroma within lobules. _____________(Leydig cells) in the stroma = ______________ What are the important features of testes?

5. Seminiferous tubules contain 2 primary cell types 1) __________that go through spermatogenesis (see 28.4) 2) ___________ (otherwise known as sustenacular or nurse cells) Sperm cells (spermatozoa) are released and move to ___________) What are the important features of testes?

6. Seminiferous tubules empty into __________ Sperm cells _________ here and await release via ejaculation ____________ inflammation of the epididymis due to infections __________________ epididymis engorged with sperm cells (may follow a vasectomy Why an epididymis rather than a simple duct?

7. How does meiosis relate to spermatocytes?

8. What comprises the spermatic cord?

9. What is the role of the prostate gland?

10. When/where does semen enter the urethra?

11. 1) ___________ (ovaries -- create sex cells) 2) _________ (fallopian tubes -- conducting gametes) 3) _________ (provides for development of baby) 4) _________ (receive sperm, allows birth) 5) _________(provide nourishment for infant) What are the necessary components for reproduction?

12. What is the route of an egg (oocyte)?

13. What are the external female anatomical structures?

14. Gender and Genitals?!?

15. What target tissue(s) & response for adrenal androgens? __________________ (ex. Androstenedione) are converted enzymatically into more potent androgens such as ___________. In males this has minimal effect compared to testosterone secretion. During development ____________ of these adrenal androgens can play an important role in genital development. ______________________

16. How do uterine structures relate to function?

17. How does meiosis relate to oocytes?

18. How do vaginal structures relate to function?

19. How does conception occur?

20. How do the sperm and egg unite?

21. __________ must implant in the uterus forming the __________ How does a new life make maternal connections?

22. Cells from the trophoblast form 2 populations: ____________ & ____________ ________ “Syn” tissue invades endometrium How is the placenta formed? Maternal vessels eroded forming _______

23. What is involved with lactation? sinus