Male Preparation for Pregnancy Flashcards
Arousal
Blood rushes to the erectile tissue causing the penis to enlarge and stiffen due to stimulation.
Where are sperm produced?
Sperm are produced in the testis.
Where do sperm mature?
Sperm from the epididymus to mature.
Where do sperm move through after they are matured ?
Sperm move through the vas Deferens “sperm highway”
What is the purpose of the seminal vesicle?
The Seminal Vesicle adds a nutrient rich, high in fructose fluid to the sperm making semen.
What does the prostate gland do?
The prostate gland adds more fluid to the semen.
What does the Cowper’s gland do?
The Cowper’s gland cleans the uretha of the acidic urine, with a basic fluid allowing the sperm to travel safely.
Where does the sperm move to?
The sperm move to the tip of the penis through the uretha
Ejaculation
Semen are forcefully expelled from the tip of the penis.
Bonus information
The male preparation for pregnancy is the same as male preparation for sex. The sperm can live for about 5-9 days in a female’s body.
Steps to male preparation for pregnancy
- Arousal
- Sperm production
- Sperm mature in the epididymus
- Sperm travel through the vas Deferens
- The seminal vesicle adds fluid
- prostate gland adds more fluid
- Cowper’s glands cleans the urethra
- Semen moves to the tip of the penis through the urethra
- Ejaculation
