Learning Objectives

• Relate process of meiosis to gametogenesis (particularly spermatogenesis)
• Describe the process of spermatogenesis & relate to the gross & histological features of the testis
• Explain the role of the hypothalamic-pituitary-testicular axis in the endocrine regulation of spermatogenesis
• Outline the role of the male accessory sex glands in providing constituents that contribute to semen

Reproduction

• why do we have sexual reproduction?
• how does the structure of sperm vs oocytes relate to their function?

Testes

• what are the functions of the testes?
• what is the site of spermatogenesis?
• pathway of sperm within the testis?
• what cells are found in the seminiferous tubule?
• why are the testes located externally?

Epididymis

• what are the 3 regions of the epididymis?
• it is a highly coiled duct lined with [type of epithelia]?
• what is the function of the epididymis?

Spermatogenesis