MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM Flashcards
contains genetic information which carries a unique inherited traits such as skin color or hair color.
Chromosomes
contain only half the number of chromosomes of a regular body cell
Human sex cells
Each sex cell, which has _____ chromosomes, is a haploid, while the regular cell, which has _____ chromosomes is a diploid
23
46
After the fusion of the egg and the sperm, the resulting fertilized egg, known as the ______ contains 46 chromosomes.
zygote
produces sperm cells (male gametes) and delivers them inside the female reproductive system
Male reproductive system
it contains the chromosome
Head
head is made up of a nucleus covered by a cap called _______, which stores the enzymes needed to penetrate an egg cell during fertilization.
acrosome
it contains the mitochondria that supply the energy needed to propel the sperm through the female tract.
Midpiece
a powerful flagellum that enables the sperm to move.
Tail
The male reproductive organ for sexual intercourse and urination
penis
Penis is for ________ and _______
sexual intercourse and urination
It is where semen and urine leave the penis through the ____ .
urethra
Responsible for making testosterone, the primary male sex hormone, and for producing sperm.
Testis
Testis is responsible for
making testosterone, the primary male sex hormone, and for producing sperm.
It has a protective function including the maintenance of optimal temperatures for sperm survival and function
Scrotum
