male reproductive system general Flashcards

1
Q

Reproductive cell (ovum or sperm) that contains one-half of the chromosomes required to produce an offspring of the species

A

gamete

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2
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Psychological and physical drive for sexual activity

A

libido

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3
Q

Fluid containing sperm and secretions from the prostate and other structures of the male reproductive system

A

semen

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4
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Ringlike muscle that opens and closes a body opening to allow or restrict passage through the structure

A

sphincter

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5
Q

Androgenic hormone responsible for the development of the male sex organs, including the penis, testicles, scrotum, and prostate

A

testosterone

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6
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an external sac lying behind and below the penis

A

scrotum

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7
Q

where are the testes located

A

scrotum

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8
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numerous small tubes that twist and coils in testes

A

eminiferous tubules

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9
Q

stores sperm after it leaves the seminiferous tubules

A

epididymis

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10
Q

During ejaculation, the epididymis contracts, expelling sperm into the ____ ____

A

vas deferens

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11
Q

The vas deferens extends over the top and down the posterior surface of the bladder, where it joins the ______ _____

A

seminal vesicle

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12
Q

sexual intercourse

A

coitus

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13
Q

The union of the vas deferens with the duct from the seminal vesicle forms the ______ _____

A

ejaculatory duct

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14
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a triple-lobed organ fused to the base of the bladder

A

prostate gland

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15
Q

Two pea-shaped structures located below the prostate and are connected by a small duct to the urethra

A

bulbourethral glands

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16
Q

expels both semen and urine from the body

A

urethra

17
Q

enlarged tip of the penis

A

glans penis

18
Q

orifice through which urine and semen exit the body

A

urethral orifice (meatus)

19
Q

A movable hood of skin on the penis

A

prepuce, foreskin

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