Male Reproductive Anatomy

Question 1

Male reproductive system function

Answer 1

Produce sperm
Transport sperm to fertilization site (female productive tract) so fertilization can occur
Secrete hormones vital to maintain sexual characteristics

Question 2

Testes (orch/o,orchi/o, orchid/o, test/o)

Answer 2

Located in the scrotum
Produce sperm
secrete testosterone

Question 3

Epididymis (epididym/o)

Answer 3

Located on top of the testes
Stores sperm before ejaculation

Question 4

Vas deferens (vas/o)

Answer 4

Transports sperm from epididymis to the ejaculatory duct

Question 5

Seminal vesicle

Answer 5

Helps produce a large portion of semen
Joins with vas defers to form the ejaculatory duct

Question 6

Ejaculatory duct

Answer 6

Transports semen to urethra where semen is expelled from the body

Question 7

Prostate gland ( prostat/o)

Answer 7

Glandular structure beneath the urinary bladder and surrounding the urethra
Produces a fluid that promotes sperm motility
Muscular tissue of prostate aids in expulsion of sperm during ejaculation

Question 8

Prostate gland ( prostate/o)

Answer 8

Glandular structure beneath the urinary bladder and surrounding the urethra
Produces a fluid that promotes sperm motility
Muscular tissue if prostate aids in the expulsion of sperm during ejaculation

Question 9

Bulbourethral glands ( Cowper glands)

Answer 9

Located below prostate

Secrete thick mucus that acts as a lubricant

Question 10

Penis ( balan/o)

Answer 10

Composed of erectile tissue that surrounds urethra
During sexual activity becomes erect and semen is expelled through the ejaculatory duct through the urethra