Male Reproductive System

Question 1

Function of testes

Answer 1

1. Produces sperm
2. Produces male sex cells, testosterone

Question 2

Function of scrotum

Answer 2

1. Protects the testes
2. Holds the testes outside the body at a lower temperature below room temperature (<37 degrees celcius)

Question 3

Function of sperm ducts

Answer 3

Carries sperm from testes to urethra

Question 4

Function of urethra

Answer 4

1. Carries semen out of the body
2. Carries urine out of the body

Question 5

Function of prostate gland

Answer 5

Secretes prostate fluid which nourishes and activates sperm

Question 6

Function of penis

Answer 6

Enters the vagina and deposits semen in the vagina during sexual intercourse

Question 7

What is semen?

Answer 7

Semen = sperm + fluids from sex glands (eg prostate fluids)
Therefore, sperm ducts carry sperm while urethra carries semen