Male Reproductive system structure & function terms

Question 1

located within the scrotum and contain the

seminiferous tubules; secrete the hormone testosterone

Answer 1

testes

Question 2

creation of sperm cells

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Spermatogenesis

Question 3

male reproductive cells

Answer 3

Spermatocytes

Question 4

composed of two internal compartments and structures designed to maintain an optimal temperature for spermatogenesis

Answer 4

scrotum

Question 5

a muscle group that extends from the

abdomen into the scrotum

Answer 5

cremasters

Question 6

spermatocytes will exit the testes through these ducts that join with the urethra

Answer 6

epididymis, vas deferens, and the ejaculatory duct

Question 7

the distal, rounded end of the penis

Answer 7

glans penis

Question 8

a fold of skin that covers the penis

Answer 8

foreskin

Question 9

passageway for final urine elimination
and emptying of the bladder; the exit
passageway for both urine and semen

Answer 9

urethra

Question 10

contracts to keep semen from entering the bladder and to keep urine from exiting the bladder

Answer 10

internal urinary sphincter

Question 11

lubricate the urethra and

neutralize its acidic environment

Answer 11

bulbourethral glands

Question 12

secrete fructose, prostaglandin, and other nutrients for sperm cells

Answer 12

Seminal vesicles

Question 13

stimulates smooth muscle contractions in the female reproductive tract to help move sperm

Answer 13

prostaglandin

Question 14

secretes fluid that helps to create a more-alkaline environment in the urethra

Answer 14

prostate gland