male reproductive system Flashcards

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scrotum

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sac of skin, contains paired testes. keeps the testes at a lower temperature

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2
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testes/testis

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packed with sperm-producing tubules and cells that secrete testosterone, holds the seminiferous tubules (sperm factory)

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3
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seminiferous tubules

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sperm factory

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4
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epididymis

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storage and maturation area for sperm, transports and stores sperm cells, gland cells in the wall of the ducts substances trigger the finishing touches of a sperm

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5
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vas deferens

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a pair of ducts for rapid transportation of the sperm, during ejaculation the smooth muscle in the wall contract

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6
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ejaculatory ducts

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where the vas deferens meet the seminal vesicles

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7
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bulbourethral glands

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produces a mucus prior to ejaculation that neutralizes traces of acidic urine in the urethra

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8
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seminal vesicles

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secrete fluids that partially compose the semen

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9
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prostate gland

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secretes prostate fluid into the semen, the muscles of the prostate gland helps propel the seminal fluid into the urethra during ejaculation

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10
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urethra

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a passageway for sperm and fluids from the reproductive system and urine from the urinary system

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