Male reproductive system functions Flashcards
1
Q
Bladder
A
stores urine
2
Q
Vas deferens
A
carries sperm to the urethra
3
Q
Prostate gland
A
secretes an alkaline fluid that activates sperm
4
Q
Erectile tissue
A
capable of stiffening and engorging with blood during an erection
5
Q
Urethra
A
carries semen and urine out of the body
6
Q
Scrotum
A
holds the testes
7
Q
Uretrar
A
carries urine from the kidneys to the bladder
8
Q
Ampulla
A
Reservoir for sperm
9
Q
Seminal vesicle
A
secretes a fluid that is rich in sugars and is the main component of semen
10
Q
rectum
A
stores faeces
11
Q
anus
A
opening to secrete faeces
12
Q
Cowper’s gland
A
secretes a fluid that becomes part of the semen
13
Q
epididymis
A
stores sperm while they finish maturing
14
Q
testis
A
produced sperm and hormones
15
Q
penis
A
is the organ for passing urine and for transforming sperm from the male to female
