Male reproductive system Flashcards
1
Q
what do the testes do?
A
they make millions of sperms and produce hormones (i.e. testosterone) which governs the development of the body
2
Q
what do the sperm duct/epididymis do?
A
- epididymis contains the sperm
- vas deferens are the sperm ducts that help the sperm pass through
3
Q
what does the Urethra do?
A
is it the tube inside the penis that carry’s both urine and semen ( but not both at the same time)
4
Q
What does the penis do?
A
- the shaft (penis) is the main part that goes into the vagina during sex
- the glans (tip of penis) has a small opening which sperm and urine leave the body (separately)
5
Q
what does the vas deferens do?
A
- it is a muscular tube that extends upwards from the testicles
- it helps transfer sperms that contain semen to the urethra