male reproductive system Flashcards
produce sprerm and sex hormone
Testis
pouch of skin and muscle that houses the testicles and helps regulate their temperature for sperm production.
Scrotum
Protective covering around testis
Capsule
Site of sperm production, known spermatogenesis
Seminiferous tubule
Collects sperm from seminiferous tubule
Rele testis
Stores and matures sperm
Epididymis
transports sperm from epididymis to ejaculatory duct
Ductus deferens
Produces seminal fluid providing energy and nutrients for sperm.
Seminal vesicle
Passage for sperm and seminal fluid to enter urethra
Ejaculatory duct
Secretes fluid to nourish and protect sperm
Prostate Gland
Passageway for urine and semen
Urethra
produces pre ejaculation fluid to lubricate urethra
bulbourethral gland
organ for sec and urination
penis
erectile tissue responsible for erection
Corpora cavernosa
supports urethra and maintains erection
corpus spongiosum