Biology 449 - Animal Physiology April 23, 2008

Lecture 33 - Male Reproductive Physiology

Male reproductive anatomy

Hormonal pathways

Spermatogenesis

Transport of sperm

Erection

Ejaculation

 

Terms to Know

Leydig cells
Sertoli cells

Testosterone
Inhibin

Spermatogenesis
Seminiferous tubules
Lumen
Spermatogonia
Spermatids
Spermatozoa (sperm)
Flagellum

Testis (pl. testes)
Epididymis
Vas deferens
Ejaculatory duct
Prostate gland
Seminal vesicle
Bulbourethral gland
Urethra
Penis
Erectile tissue

Erection
Emission
Semen
Ejaculation
Orgasm

Readings

Lecture 33: Chapter 16, pages 718-729
Lecture 34: Chapter 16, pages 729-758