Male reproductive system Flashcards
The biological system is made up of all anatomical organs involved in sexual reproduction.
Reproductive systems (Genital System
deposit the sperm into the vagina during mating
Penis
Hangs behind the penis and contain the testicle, it acts a climate control system for the testes
Scrotum
responsible for making testosterone and producing sperm cell
testis
a long coiled tube that rest on the back side of each testicle, it carries, stores and bring the sperm to maturity
Epididymis
it transport mature sperm into the urethra in preparation for ejaculation
vas deferens
formed by the fusion of the vas deferens and seminal vesicle
Ejaculatory Duct
carries urine from the bladder to outside of the body
Urethra
produces a sugar - rich fluid (fructose) that provides sperms with a source of energy and helps with the sperms’ motilitY (ability to move).
seminal vesicle
It is a walnut-like structure which contributes additional fluid to the ejaculate, and help to nourish the
sperm
prostate gland
produce a clear, slippery fluid that empties directly into the urethra. This fluid serves to lubricate the urethra and to neutralize any acidity due to
residual drops of urine in the urethra.
cowpers gland