Male Reoproductive Anatomy

Question 1

Primary sex organ

Answer 1

an organ that produces gametes. testes (men) and ovaries (women)

Question 2

Gametes

Answer 2

sex cells (sperm and egg)

Question 3

Secondary sex organs

Answer 3

organs that assist the primary sex organs

Question 4

Male secondary sex organs

Answer 4

Ducts: Epididymis, Vas Deferens, Ejaculatory duct, Urethra
Glands: Seminal vesicles, Prostate, Bulbourethral

Question 5

Test(is/es)

Answer 5

Produces testosterone

Question 6

testosterone

Answer 6

a masculinizing sex hormone. Promotes sperm production, and growth and maturation of reproductive system. Lack of it causes infertility.

Question 7

secondary sex characteristics

Answer 7

features induced in non-reproductive organs by sex hormones

Question 8

secondary effects of testosterone

Answer 8

facial hare, bone and muscle growth, low voice

Question 9

Scrotum

Answer 9

sac of skin that encloses testes. Allows testes to hang outside of body where it is cooler, and sperm can develop.

Question 10

Seminiferous tubules

Answer 10

area where sperm are formed, where they gain a mature shape

Question 11

rete testis

Answer 11

receives sperm from seminiferous tubules

Question 12

Epididymis

Answer 12

receives sperm from rete testis. sperm gain the ability to swim

Question 13

Vas deferens/ductus deferens

Answer 13

receives sperm from epididymis

Question 14

Ejaculatory duct

Answer 14

receives sperm from vas deferens, and fluids from seminal vesicle

Question 15

urethra

Answer 15

receives sperm from ejaculatory duct. traverses length of penis. takes sperm to outside

Question 16

Overall path of sperm

Answer 16

seminiferous tubules > rete testis > epididymis > vas deferens > ejaculatory duct > urethra

Question 17

Semen

Answer 17

sperm + seminal fluid. contains immunosuppressants to protect sperm from mother’s immune system

Question 18

Seminal fluid

Answer 18

fluid produced by accessory glands. alkaline to neutralize acid in vagina, which slow down and kill sperm. Sugary to provide energy for sperm.

Question 19

seminal vesicles

Answer 19

produce most of seminal fluid, and hormones to promote muscular contractions. empty into ejaculatory duct.

Question 20

prostate

Answer 20

produces antibiotic seminal fluid. Empties into urethra. because it surrounds the urethra, uncontrolled growth can make urination difficult.

Question 21

Bulbourethral glands

Answer 21

empties into urethra. produces mucus which is the first fluid to enter the urethra to clean it and lubricate conjugal union.

Question 22

Erection

Answer 22

an enlarged rigid state of the penis.

Question 23

Erectile tissue

Answer 23

tissue around urethra of penis. fills with blood to cause an erection

Question 24

Ejaculation

Answer 24

ejection of semen from penis. Results in loss of erection

Question 25

Foreskin

Answer 25

flap of skin covering end of penis

Question 26

circumcision

Answer 26

removal of foreskin. Part of the old testament in Genesis 17:11

Question 27

Pros of circumcision

Answer 27

may reduce std transition, and reduces risk of pathologies

Question 28

Cons of circumcision

Answer 28

painful to newborn (may be reduced with pain medication).
Removes natural lubrication (decreases mother’s satisfaction)
Surgical complications
May not provide lifetime benefit

Question 29

Genesis 17:11

Answer 29

Circumcise the flesh of your foreskin, ant that shall be the mark of the covenant between you and me.