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The document provides an overview of the reproductive system, detailing the male and female gonads, gametes, and the process of spermatogenesis. It outlines the roles of various hormones and cells involved in sperm production, including the functions of Sertoli cells and the pathway of sperm. Additionally, it describes the steps necessary for sperm maturation and activation.

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1-Lecture Activity-Reproductive-Male

The document provides an overview of the reproductive system, detailing the male and female gonads, gametes, and the process of spermatogenesis. It outlines the roles of various hormones and cells involved in sperm production, including the functions of Sertoli cells and the pathway of sperm. Additionally, it describes the steps necessary for sperm maturation and activation.

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BIOL 2402

Lecture Activity
Chapter 28- Reproductive System

Introduction
The reproductive system contains sex organs or __________________________ and sex cells known as

_______________________. The Male gonad is the ______________________, of which there are two. The

male gametes are _________________. The female gonad is the ________________________, of which

there are also two. The female gamete are ___________________. Each gamete has half a set of

chromosomes, which for humans is __________________ chromosomes. Reproduction of these gametes

occurs via ___________________. As for sex hormones, the one that brings about male secondary sex

characteristics is ________________________ which ____________________ brings about female secondary

sex characteristics.

Pathway of Sperm

Testis Epididymis __________ __________ ___________

Seminal Prostate Bulbo-


Gland Gland Gland
NOTES: Prostatitis

Describe the fluid/secretions

Seminal Glands released from each of the

following accessory glands.

Prostate Gland

Bulbourethral Glands

Spermatogenesis: Process of making sperm

-Begins at ____________________ and continues throughout life.

-Occurs in the testes, specifically the _________________________________ tubules

-Spermatogenesis is directly controlled by ______________________________________ hormone from the

anterior pituitary gland. The sperm nurturing ________________________ cells in the seminiferous tubules
are the target cells for FSH.
-It also needs the hormone ___________________ from the Leydig (interstitial) cells. This is controlled by

__________________________ hormone from the pituitary gland.

Image to the left. Mouse spermatogenesis. (This is why the spermatozoa appears different.)
Image to the right. Spermatogenesis in seminiferous tubule.

Functions of Sertoli (nurse) Cells


Maintain Blood-Brain Barrier

Support mitosis/meiosis M/M division is stimulated by nurse cells with help of FSH and
testosterone.

Support spermIOgenesis -Supply nurtients & chemicals to promote sperm development


-Phagocytize cytoplasm that’s shed by spermatids

Secrete Inhibin
-Inhibin halts spermatogenesis by suppressing ____________ and
_____________
-This is negative feedback so it occurs when no sperm needs to be
made.

Secretion of Androgen-Binding ABP binds _____________________. When sperm needs to be made,


Protein (ABP) FSH _____, Sertoli cells activated, ___________ ABP secreted.

Need sperm:
_____GnRH  _____ FSH  _____ Sertoli cell activation  _____ Inhibin  ______  _____ABP secretion
( _____ LH  _____ Leydig cell activation  _____Testosterone made)
_____ testosterone binding  _____ Sperm made

No sperm needed:
_____GnRH  _____ FSH  _____ Sertoli cell activation  _____ Inhibin  ______  _____ABP secretion
( _____ LH  _____ Leydig cell activation  _____Testosterone made)
_____ testosterone binding  _____ Sperm made

Steps to mature & functional sperm:


1st: SpermATOgenesis
-mitosis & meiosis
2nd: SpermIOgenesis
-rearangment of cytoplasm & sperm gets it’s tail!
3rd: Capacitation (sperm activation)
-Step 1: Mixing with secretions from the ______________ gland allows sperm to become motile
-Step 2: Mixing with secretions from the ____________________________ tract allows sperm to
become capable of
fertilization.

Sperm

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