MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM Flashcards
The primary male reproductive organ responsible for producing sperm and testosterone.
testis
The bag of skin that holds and helps to protect the testicles. Also, maintaining them at a temperature
slightly lower than body temperature for optimal sperm production.
scrotum
A tough, fibrous covering that surrounds each testis, providing structural support and protection.
capsule
Special tubular structures in the testis that produce sperm continuously throughout the male life cycle.
Seminiferous tubule
A network of tubules located within the testis that collects sperm from the seminiferous tubules and
transports it to the epididymis
Rete testis
It store the sperms for maturation and transport it to vas deferens
Epididymis
The ductus deferens is a tube in the male reproductive system that transports sperm from the epididymis
to the ejaculatory duct
Ductus deferens
Are glands in the male reproductive system that produce and
store seminal fluid, which nourishes and protects sperm.
Seminal Vesicle
is a short tube that connects the vas deferens with the urethra, aiding in the passage of sperm during
ejaculation.
Ejaculatory duct
is a small gland in males that produces fluid that nourishes and transports sperm during ejaculation.
prostate gland
is a tube that carries urine from the bladder to the outside of the body, serving as a passage for both urine
urethra
is a small gland in the male reproductive system that produces a clear fluid to lubricate the urethra during
sexual arousal.
bulbourethral gland
s the male reproductive organ that functions in sexual intercourse and urination
penis
are two structures in the penis that fill with blood during arousal, causing an erection.
corpora cavernosa
is a spongy tissue in the penis that surrounds the urethra, aiding in maintaining its openness during
erection and facilitating ejaculation.
corpus spongiosum
is the sensitive tip or head of the penis, containing numerous nerve endings. It plays a key role in sexual
pleasure and stimulation.
glans penis
is a retractable fold of skin that covers the tip of the penis, called the glans
foreskin
are coiled tubes in the testes where sperm production takes place.
seminiferous tubules
Cells located in the testicles that produce testosterone, a key hormone in male reproductive
development and function
Interstitial cell
Cells in the seminiferous tubules that provide nourishment and support to developing sperm cells.
Sertoli cell
A reproductive cell that gives rise to sperm or eggs; in males, these are the cells that eventually develop
into sperm.
Germ cell
The undifferentiated germ cells in the testicles from which sperm cells develop.
Spermatogonium
The cells derived from spermatogonia that undergo meiosis to become spermatids, which then develop
into spermatozoa.
Spermatocyte
The immature sperm cells that arise from spermatocytes; they mature into spermatozoa.
Spermatid
