Male reproductive system Flashcards
What is the primary function of the testes in the male reproductive system?
Production of sperms and the male sex hormone testosterone.
What role does the epididymis play in the male reproductive system?
Maturation and storage of sperms.
What is the function of the vas deferens?
Conduction and storage of sperms.
Name the accessory glands involved in the male reproductive system.
- Seminal vesicles
- Prostate gland
- Cowper’s gland
What is the function of the urethra in the male reproductive system?
Conduction of sperms and urine.
What is the penis primarily known as?
Organ of copulation.
What is the pathway of sperm cells in the male reproductive system?
Testicles -> Epididymis -> Vas deferens -> Urethra -> Urogenital opening.
What is semen and what does it consist of?
A whitish fluid consisting of sperm cells and seminal fluid.
Which glands secrete seminal fluid?
- Seminal vesicles
- Prostate gland
- Cowper’s gland
What nutrients are primarily found in the seminal fluid secreted by the seminal vesicles?
Mainly sugar (fructose), proteins, and enzymes.
What is the role of the prostate gland and Cowper’s gland in seminal fluid secretion?
Provide an alkaline solution to neutralize acidic conditions.
