ch6: reproductive system

Question 1

testes

Answer 1

produce sperm and testosterone. located below the pelvic cavity on the outside of the body within the sacrum

Question 2

scrotum

Answer 2

a pouch of skin that houses the testes

Question 3

penis

Answer 3

external cylinder shaped organ that moves urine and semen out of the body

Question 4

epididymis

Answer 4

coiled tube located superior to each teste, responsible for maturation of sperm cells

Question 5

vas deferens

Answer 5

connects the epididymis to the urethra

Question 6

seminal vesicles

Answer 6

sac like organs that secrete seminal fluid. this fluid stimulates muscle contractions in the female reproductive organs to aid in propelling sperm forward

Question 7

prostate gland

Answer 7

surrounds the proximal urethra, contracts during ejaculation to aid in forward movement of sperm. secrets fluid that protects sperm within the vagina

Question 8

bulbourethral gland

Answer 8

inferior to the prostate gland, secrete fluid to lubricate at the end of the penis to prepare for intercourse

Question 9

androgens

Answer 9

group of male hormones

Question 10

testosterone

Answer 10

most abundant and biologically active male sex hormone