Male reproductive Flashcards
What is the primary function of the epididymis?
To produce, maintain, and transport sperm and the protective fluid
Also plays a role in reproduction and hormone production.
What are the two types of male hormones mentioned?
- Androgen
- Testosterone
What is the role of androgen in the male reproductive system?
Responsible for secondary sexual characteristics
Examples include increased muscle mass and body hair.
What is the function of testosterone?
Production of sperm cells
What is the primary purpose of the penis?
To deliver sperm to the female reproductive tract.
What does the scrotum do?
- Contains the testicles
- Acts as a climate control system
- Protects the testes
What are the testicles responsible for?
Making testosterone
What is the function of the seminiferous tubules?
Responsible for producing sperm cells
Often referred to as the sperm factory.
How much semen is typically produced per ejaculation?
2-5 ml
How many sperm cells are there per ml of semen?
100 million sperm cells
What is the epididymis?
A long coiled tube that rests on the backside of each testicle.
What are the functions of the epididymis?
- Transport and store sperm cells
- Bring sperm to maturity
- Serve as a passageway for mature sperm
What is the role of the vas deferens?
Transport mature sperm to the urethra.
What is the urethra?
Common passageway for semen and urine.
What do the seminal vesicles produce?
Sugar-rich fluid that provides sperm with energy
Produces 60% of semen during ejaculation.
What is the function of the prostate gland?
Contributes additional fluid (40%) and nourishes sperm.
What are the bulbo urethral glands also called?
Cowper’s glands
What do the bulbo urethral glands produce?
Clear slippery fluid that empties directly into the urethra.
What is fellatio?
Oral sex act involving stimulation of the penis.
What is cunnilingus?
Oral sex act involving stimulation of the female genitalia.
What is coitus interruptus?
Penis is withdrawn before ejaculation.
