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System that alows reproduction and controls male and female functions?
Endocrine
Which system are the testes part of?
The testes are part of the male reproductive system, in which their function is sperm production. The testes are also part of the endocrine system, in which they make the hormone testosterone.
What are four exocrine secretions in the male reproductive system?
The male reproductive system has an endocrine secretion (testosterone) and 4 exocrine secretions in semen: sperm, seminal vesicle fluid (60%), prostatic fluid (25%), and an alkaline secretion from the Bulbourethral (Cowper's) glands that neutralizes the acidic male urethra and secretes mucous that lubricates the urethra and glans. Endocrine secretions are released in the blood and exocrine secretions are released externally, not into the blood stream.
What other systems does the male reproductive system interact with?
The male reproductive system interacts with the endocrine system through hormones such as testosterone. It also interacts with the urinary system as the urethra is shared for both urine and semen. Additionally, the nervous system plays a role in controlling the process of ejaculation.
Which two body systems are necessary for childbearing?
to make babies
What is an example of an reproductive organ system?
The reproductive system works closely with the endocrine, nervous, and integumentary systems. The circulatory system is also important. The male reproductive system is closely tied with the urinary system as well.
How does the endocrine system affect puberty?
The arrival of puberty is when the body starts changing and producing the secondary sexual characteristics. This in turn is kick-started by an increase in hormone production controlled by the pituitary gland at the base of the brain. It is these androgen hormones that control the maturation of the body. Testosterone increases muscle growth, maturation of the sexual organs and production of sperm.
Which gland is part of both the endocrine and immune system?
The hypothalamus is a little (size of an almond) but very important brain structure that works both as: 1. a gland (it produces hormones, which is used to control the pituitary gland, and the pituitary gland controls all the other glands), and 2. a brain structure/organ (it is involved in many behavioral and autonomic functions).
Which reproductive system contains testes?
The eiodidymis is part of the male reproductive system
What does a testis do for a male?
Like the ovaries to which they are homologous, testes are components of both the reproductive system (being gonads) and the endocrine system (being endocrine glands). The respective functions of the testes are:producing sperm (spermatozoa)producing male sex hormones of which testosterone is the best-known
What are the 13 names of the organ system?
Circulatory, Digestive, Endocrine, Integumentary, Lymphatic, Muscular, Nervous, Reproductive, Respiratory, Skeletal, and Urinary you will get 12 systems if you separate the male and female reproductive system, and 13 if you include the sensory system as its own system
Why is the function of the male reproductive system important?
IF there was not a male reproductive system then there would be no offspring.
