Life Science Flashcards
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Seminal vesicle: A gland
that produces a nutrient-
rich fluid that that provides
energy for the spem cells
4.1 Male reproductive system
Cowper’s gland: Produces
mucus that helps with the
movement of sperm oells
Figure 4.1 below shows the different parts of the male reproductive system
and their functions.
Scrotum: Skin sac that
protects the testes
and holds the testes
‘outside’ the body
at a
temperature that is 2”C
below 37 C. This is the
best temperature for the
production of sperm
Functions of testosterone
Figure 4.1 Structure of the male reproductive system
Structure of a sperm cell
- Development of male secondary sexual characteristics
such as
beard
pubic hair
Stimulates the maturation of sperm cels.
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Figure 4.2 below shows the different parts of
functions.
Head
Middle section or