ch 18 male reproductive system section 1 Flashcards
sperm
sex cell that is produced by the testes and that is needed to fertilize an egg
egg(ovum)
the sex cell that is produced by the ovaries and that can be fertilized by sperm
fertilization
process by which a sperm and an egg & their genetic material join to create a new human life
testis(testicle)
male reproductive organ that makes sperm and testosterone
penis
male reproductive organ that removes urine from the body and that can deliver sperm to the female reproductive system
semen
fluid made up of sperm and other secretions from the male reproductive organs
where is the sperm made ?
inside the testes in tightly coiled tubules called seminiferous tubules
testosterone
major sex hormone of males
where do the two testes rest?
in the scrotum
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what is the penis made of?
soft tissue and blood vessels
What happens to the penis during sexual activity?
becomes erect, or firm
penis must be____ during ejaculation
erect
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ejaculation
occurs when sperm are released from the penis after sexual excitement