Male Reproductive System Flashcards

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Convoluted continuation of tubular system. Serves as a location for sperm maturation and storage

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Epididymis

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The site of sperm production

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Seminiferous tubules

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Tube that contains and propels sperm and fluid. It leaves the scrotum within the spermatic cord, then passes through that inguinal canal to enter the abdomen via the deep inguinal ring. When it reaches the posterior bladder, it joins the duct of the seminal vesicle to form the ejaculatory duct

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Ductus deferens

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The seminal fluid and the fluid containing the sperm join and pass through this duct into the prostatic urethra

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Ejaculatory duct

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Paired glands located posterior to and at the base of the urinary bladder. They produce an alkaline fluid containing nutrients

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Seminal vesicle

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This single gland is the largest accessory gland. It is located beneath the bladder and surrounds the urethra. It contracts to add it’s milky, alkaline fluid to the urethra through many small ducts

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Prostate gland

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Pea-sized, paired glands found inferior to the prostate gland on each side of the membrane yes urethra. They add additional alkaline fluid to the semen

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Bulbourethral gland

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The third and last segment of the male urethra. Sperm will leave the body through this section

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Penile urethra

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Two masses of erectile tissue filled with sinusoids

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Corpora cavernosa penis

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A ventrally positioned mass of erectile tissue filled with sinusoids

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Corpus spongiosum

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