6.2 Male Reproductive System Part 2 Flashcards
What holds the vas deferens in place?
spermatic fascia
How does the vas deferens travel through the spermatic cord?
superiorly through the inguinal canal
Where is the inguinal canal located in males?
anterior abdominal wall
Where does the vas deferens travel in relation to the bladder?
posteriorly over the bladder
Where does the vas deferens connect with the duct of the seminal vesicle?
base of the prostate gland
What is the ejaculatory duct?
connection between the vas deferens and the seminal vesicle
What is the function of the ejaculatory duct?
provides a means for the sperm to exit the body
What is a vasectomy?
vas deferens is cut and tied off to cause permanent sterility
Does a vasectomy effect testosterone production?
no
Where does the urethra travel?
from the bladder through the penis
What two systems is the urethra a part of?
reproductive
urinary
What are the functions of the urethra?
transports both sperm and urine to the outside of the body
What are the regions of the urethra?
prostatic urethra
membranous urethra
spongy urethra
What is the prostatic urethra?
surrounded by the prostate gland
Where is the membranous urethra located?
begins at the prostatic urethra and travels to the penis
Where is the spongy urethra located?
runs through the penis and opens to the outside
What are the external genitalia of the male reproductive region?
penis
scrotum
What is the penis?
cylindrical organ that hangs in front of the scrotum
What extends through the shaft of the penis?
spongy, erectile tissue distensible blood spaces
What are the two parts of the penis?
shaft
glans penis
