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प्रश्न
What is the significance of epididymis in male fertility?
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उत्तर
The epididymis helps the sperm in attaining maturity, acquiring increased motility and fertilising capacity. It also stroes sperms for a short period before entering the vasa deferns. The epididymis shows peristatic and segmenting controctions at intervals to push the sperm away from the testis.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Describe the structure of a seminiferous tubule.
Identify True/False statement. Correct the false statement to make it true.
Leydig cells are found in the ovary.
Identify True/False statement. Correct false statement to make it true.
Leydig cells synthesise androgens.
Which one of the following is the correct route that a sperm follows when it leaves the testis of a mammal ?
Given below is a diagram of the lateral section of the testis of a man. Study the same and answer the questions that follow:
(i) Label the parts numbered 1 to 4 of the diagram.
(ii) State the functions of the parts labeled 1 and 3.
(iii)What is the significance of the testes being located in the scrotal sac outside the abdomen?
(vi)What is the role played by the inguinal canal?
(v) What is semen?
Name the Following
The structure in which testes are present in man.
The ________ secrete testosterone after puberty.
Male hormone is produced in the testis by cells of ______.
Sertoli cells are regulated by the pituitary hormone known as ______.
Seminal plasma in humans is rich in ______.
Seminal plasma, the fluid part of semen, is contributed by.
- Seminal vesicle
- Prostate
- Urethra
- Bulbourethral gland
Vas deferens receives the duct of seminal vesicle and forms the ______.
During adolescence, several changes occur in the human body. Mark one change associated with sexual maturation in boys
The correct sequence of organs in the male reproductive system for transport of sperms is
Give reasons for the following
Scrotum remains outside the body of human males.
Given below is a certain situation. Analyze and describe its possible impact on a person:
The Vas deferens of a man is plugged.
Give significance of Leydig's cells.
Answer the following question based on the human male reproductive system:
What is the length of a sperm?
The male accessory gland whose secretion neutralizes the acidity of the urethra and vagina is ______.
Name these:
3 male accessory glands in humans.
