Male reproductive system

Question 1

function of testes

Answer 1

produces sperm, testosterone and releases sperm.

Question 2

Testes contain:

seminiferous tubules, efferent ducts and epididymis, give function for each.

Answer 2

seminiferous tubules is where sperm is produced, contains germinal epithelium.

efferent duct connect seminiferous tubules to head of epididymis.

epididymis is where sperm is stored and matured. peristalsis and mucuous move sperm together.

Question 3

Vas deferens (sperm duct)

Answer 3

transport sperm from epididymis to urethra

Question 4

ampulla of vas deferens

Answer 4

aka ejaculatory duct, lob at end of vas deferens that forces sperm to urethra. Ejaculation.

Question 5

seminal vesicle

Answer 5

located next to ampulla, secretes yellowish substance (fructose) with ich nutrients and enzymes for sperms

Question 6

prostate gland

Answer 6

secretes milky alkaline substance called prostate fluid, protects sperm from vagina acidity

Question 7

Cowpers gland

Answer 7

neutralizes urethras acidity, acts as pre-ejaculation fluid, cleans and lubricates urethra

Question 8

urethra

Answer 8

tube that leads urine and semen out of penis

Question 9

semen

Answer 9

combination of sperm, fructose and prostate fluid