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17. Male Reproductive System

Specific Objectives:

At the end of this lecture, the student will be able to:

  1. Describe the process of spermatogenesis, include the order of spermatogenic cell types including: location in the germinal epithelium, overall size, appearance of nuclei, number of chromosomes, and amount of DNA.
  2. Describe the process of spermiogenesis.
  3. Compare and contrast spermatogenesis and oogensis.
  4. Describe the hormonal control of the spermatogenesis and functioning of the male reproductive tract.
  5. Compare and contrast Sertoli cells and Leydig cells, include location, shape, appearance of nuclei, staining properties, and function.
  6. Describe the excretory duct structures of the male reproductive tract.
  7. Describe the structure and function of the seminal vesicle.
  8. Describe the structure and function of the prostate gland.

Lectures

Part 1

This lecture provides an overview of the structure and function of the testes of the male reproductive system.

Part 2

This lecture provides an overview of the structure and function of the ducts of the male reproductive system.

Part 3

This lecture completes the overview of the structure and function of the male reproductive system.

Laboratory

This video provides an overview of the important concepts to remember as studying histological images to learn about the male reproductive system, including the testes, ductus epidiymis, seminal vesicle, and prostate.

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