Male Pelvis

Question 1

Testes

Answer 1

Paired

Responsible for the production of spermatozoa and testosterone

Question 2

Epididymis

Answer 2

Where spermatozoa is sent to complete the maturation prior to ejaculation
Highly coiled tube, measuring 20ft
“Upon the twin”
Posterior position that extends from the upper to lower poles of the testicles

Question 3

Scrotum

Answer 3

Contain the epididymis and testes

Question 4

Ductus (Vas) Deferens

Answer 4

Start at the inferior pole of the epididymis.
Thick layer of smooth muscle (Peristalic waves)
Sperm travels through this during ejaculation

Question 5

Inguinal Canal

Answer 5

Where the ductus deferens travels into the abdomen, crossing above the ureters curves behind the urinary bladder.

Question 6

Seminal Vesicles

Answer 6

Located posterior to the urinary bladder
contributes 60% of the semen volume
TWO OF THEM
Include fructose

Question 7

Prostate Gland

Answer 7

SINGLE
Situated below the urinary bladder
Contributes 30% of volume

Question 8

Ejaculatory Ducts

Answer 8

Union of the ductus derens with the seminal vesible ducts on either side.
Penetrates the prostate -> prostatic segment of the urethra

Question 9

Urethra (3 parts)

Answer 9

3 parts
Prostatic
Membranous
Penile

Question 10

Membranous Portion

Answer 10

Penetrates the membranes and muscles of the pelvic floor

Question 11

Prostatic Portion

Answer 11

Passes through the prostrate

Question 12

Bulbourethral Glands

Answer 12

Two small sturctures located at the base of the penis

Secrete an alkaline Lubricating mucus, prior to ejaculation, neutralizes any urinary acids

Question 13

Corpus Spongiosum

Answer 13

Surronds the urethra

SINGULAR

Question 14

Corpora Cavernosa

Answer 14

TWO

Spaces that act to trap warm arterial blood during erection

Question 15

Prepuce

Answer 15

Forskin