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fibrous inner layer of testis
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the actual "sperm factories"
1-4 of these in each of the 250-300 lobules of testis
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seminiferous tubules of each lobule converge to form a ___________
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tubulus rectus conveys sperm into the ________
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these cells lie surrounding the seminiferous tubules and produce androgens (testosterone)
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testicular veins draining the testes arise from a net work called _________ that surrounds the portion of testicular artery within scrotum
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these glands produce thick clear mucus which neutralizes acidic urine in urethra
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spermatogonia produces another spermatogonia.. whats the daughter cell called?
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when a spermatogonia produces primary spermatocyte destined to produce four sperm
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head of a sperm that pierces egg
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supporting cells of descendants of spermatogium;
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this compartment extends from basal lamina to their tight junctinos and contains spermatognia and earliest primary spermatocytes
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this lies internal to the tight junctions and includes the meiotically active cells and the tubule lumen
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membrane that prevents antigens of sperm from escaping into blood
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hormone released by hypothalamus which controls release of two anterior pituatiory gonadotropins
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hormone that stimulates sustentacular cells to release ABP, which enhances testosterone’s effects
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hormone that Stimulates interstitial cells to release testosterone
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