Male reproductive system functions Flashcards

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1
Q

Bladder

A

stores urine

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2
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Vas deferens

A

carries sperm to the urethra

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3
Q

Prostate gland

A

secretes an alkaline fluid that activates sperm

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4
Q

Erectile tissue

A

capable of stiffening and engorging with blood during an erection

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5
Q

Urethra

A

carries semen and urine out of the body

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6
Q

Scrotum

A

holds the testes

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7
Q

Uretrar

A

carries urine from the kidneys to the bladder

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8
Q

Ampulla

A

Reservoir for sperm

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9
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Seminal vesicle

A

secretes a fluid that is rich in sugars and is the main component of semen

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10
Q

rectum

A

stores faeces

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11
Q

anus

A

opening to secrete faeces

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12
Q

Cowper’s gland

A

secretes a fluid that becomes part of the semen

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13
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epididymis

A

stores sperm while they finish maturing

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14
Q

testis

A

produced sperm and hormones

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15
Q

penis

A

is the organ for passing urine and for transforming sperm from the male to female

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16
Q

Foreskin

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The loose skin covering the head of the penis