The diagram below represents the male reproductive system of a bull - NSC Agricultural Sciences - Question 4 - 2018 - Paper 1
Question 4
The diagram below represents the male reproductive system of a bull.
4.1.1 Identify part A and part B.
4.1.2 State TWO functions of the secretion of the vesicular ... show full transcript
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Step 1
Identify part A and part B.
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Part A: Seminal Vesicle
Part B: Prostate Gland
Step 2
State TWO functions of the secretion of the vesicular gland.
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Provides nutrition/energy to the sperm cells.
Transportation of sperm cells.
Step 3
Name a congenital defect of part D that can lead to an inability to service cows.
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Under-development or hypoplasia of the penis.
Step 4
Identify the effect on the fertility of the bull if part E is:
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(a) Hanging very close to the body at all times due to a shorter scrotum: This condition can lead to reduced fertility due to improper temperature regulation of the testes.
(b) Totally removed: The bull will be infertile as there will be no sperm production.
