Questions

1. Review the process of spermatogenesis.

2. What is the effect of castration on the accessory sex glands (prostate and seminal vesicles)?

3. Where is the primary source of testosterone?

4. Where is the principal site of storage of spermatozoa in the male reproductive system?

5. Follow the passage of spermatozoa from the seminiferous tubules of the testis up to ejaculation.

6. Which organs are the major sources of seminal fluid?

7. What are the components of the blood-testis barrier and what is its significance?

Electron Micrographs

Be sure that you examine the electron micrographs in the lab.