Animal Physiology

Question 1

8 Components of the Male Reproductive System

Answer 1

1. Vas deferens
2. Prostate gland
3. Urethra
4. Erectile muscle/ penis
5. Seminal muscle
6. Epididymis
7. 2 testes
8. Scrotum

Question 2

Vas Deferens

Answer 2

Carries sperm to the penis during ejaculation; the sperm duct

Question 3

Prostate Gland

Answer 3

Adds alkaline fluids: neutralize vaginal acids. Prostate fluids nourish the sperm

Question 4

Male Urethra

Answer 4

Delivers semen, fluid that contains and transports sperm during ejaculation. Urine during excretion

Question 5

Erectile Muscle/ Penis

Answer 5

Muscles become erect to penetrate the vagina during sexual intercouse. Delivers sperm to the top of the vagina

Question 6

Seminal Muscle

Answer 6

Adds nutrients (fructose sugar) for respiration. Provides sperm energy and motility. Majority of ejaculatory fluid. Adds mucus to protect sperm

Question 7

Epididymis

Answer 7

Sperm matures and mobilizes here, stored awaiting ejaculation.

Question 8

Testes

Answer 8

Testosterone and sperm production.

Question 9

Scrotum

Answer 9

Protects and holds testes outside the body. Maintains lower optimum temperature for sperm production