Male Reproductive System

Question 1

Urogenital system

Answer 1

Shared space with urinary system

Question 2

Structures

Answer 2

Testes, scrotum, urethra, epididymis, vas deferens, prostate gland, seminal vesicle, Cowper’s gland, penis

Question 3

Functions

Answer 3

Production, storage, and transport of sperm; secretion of semen

Question 4

Scrotum

Answer 4

• Location: Outside the body, protecting the testes
• Function: Protects testes, regulates temperature

Question 5

Testes and Seminiferous Tubules

Answer 5

• Location: Within the scrotum
• Function: Sperm production (spermatogenesis) under the influence of testosterone

Question 6

Epididymis

Answer 6

• Location: Top of testes
• Function: Sperm maturation and storage

Question 7

Vas Deferens

Answer 7

• Location: Connects epididymis to urethra
• Function: Transports mature sperm to urethra for ejaculation

Question 8

Prostate Gland

Answer 8

• Location: Below bladder, around urethra
• Function: Produces secretion with nutrients for sperm, neutralizes vaginal acidity

Question 9

Seminal Vesicle

Answer 9

• Location: Behind the bladder
• Function: Produces secretion that neutralizes vaginal acidity, adds nutrients for sperm

Question 10

Cowper’s Gland

Answer 10

• Location: Near the urethra
• Function: Produces secretion that enhances sperm motility

Question 11

Urethra

Answer 11

• Location: Tube passing through penis
• Function: Transports semen (reproduction) and urine (urinary system)

Question 12

Penis

Answer 12

• Structure: Contains erectile tissue
• Function: Delivers semen to the female reproductive system