Male Reproduction Flashcards
What is semen?
Semen is a mix of sperm and fluid
What is the penis?
The penis is a tube shaped organ that is used in sexual reproduction and to urinate
What is sperm?
Sperm is the male reproductive cell found in semen
What are the testes?
The testes are the male sex glands that produce sperm and testosterone
What are the vas deferens?
They are the tubes connecting the epididymis with the urethra
What is the male sex hormone?
Testosterone
What is the epididymis?
It is located on the testes and holds sperm until it travels through the vas deferens
What does the seminal vesicles do?
They add energy to the sperm
What does the prostate gland do?
It provides semen with base to combat the acidic nature of the vagina.
What does cowper’s gland do?
It lubricates and filters the urethra
