Life Science- Male Reproductive Organs Flashcards
For reproduction to occur
The sperm need to reach the ovum in the female
Include
Penis, two testes, sperm duct (vas deferens), scrotum and urethra
Testes
Produce millions of sperm cells each day. Found in the scrotum which hangs outside the body.
Scrotum
Helps keep the testes at a constant temperature for the development of sperm
When sperm travel
From the testes into the vas deferens, glands release a fluid into the vas deferens. This fluid contains food that provides energy to help sperm swim.
Semen
Mixture of fluid and sperm
Vas deferens join
The urethra.
Urethra
Tube leading from the bladder through the penis, which opens to the outside at the tip of the penis.
Penis has
Special tissue which can be filled with blood, to make the penis erect
Penis needs
To be erect to transfer semen into the female during intercourse
Semen leaves
Body of male though ejaculation
Tip of penis is
Slightly enlarged and covered by loose skin called foreskin.
Circumcision
Surgical removal of foreskin
Foreskin covers
The head of the penis and protects the sensitive tip of the head