Ch.7 - Organs & Anatomic Structures of Male Reproductive System

Question 1

Testis

Answer 1

Primary male sex organ

Question 2

Seminiferous tubules

Answer 2

900 coiled tubes within the testes in which spermatogenesis occurs

Question 3

Sperm

Answer 3

Microscopic germ cell, makes babies

Question 4

Testosterone

Answer 4

The principal male sex hormone

Question 5

Epididymis

Answer 5

Coiled tube attached to each testis that provides for storage

Question 6

Vas deferens

Answer 6

Duct/tube that carries sperm to urethra

Question 7

Seminal vesicles

Answer 7

Two glands that secrete a thick fluid that forms part of the semen

Question 8

Prostate gland

Answer 8

Walnut-shaped gland that secretes fluid to aid movement of sperm & ejaculation

Question 9

Semen

Answer 9

Composed of sperm, seminal fluids

Question 10

Scrotum

Answer 10

Sac containing the testes

Question 11

Penis

Answer 11

Male organ of urination and sexual intercourse

Question 12

Glans penis

Answer 12

enlarged tip on the end of the penis

Question 13

Prepuce

Answer 13

fold of skin covering the glans penis in uncircumcised males(foreskin)

Question 14

Genitalia

Answer 14

reproductive organs

Question 15

Gonads

Answer 15

primary reproductive organs, testes in males, ovaries in females