MT M 7 7.1 Male Reproductive System Anatomy and Physiology

Question 1

male reproductive system

Answer 1

The male reproductive system produces sperm cells that fertilize the ovum in the female reproductive tract. It overlaps with the male urinary tract, as both sperm and urine leave the body through the urethra.

Question 2

Urology

Answer 2

Urology is the study of medicine that includes the male reproductive tract.

Question 3

urologist

Answer 3

A urologist is a medical physician who specializes in the treatment of the male reproductive system.

Question 4

main organs of the male reproductive

Answer 4

The main organs of the male reproductive tract include the testes, epididymis, vas deferens, and urethra.

Question 5

main organs accessory glands are

Answer 5

The accessory glands are the bulbourethral glands, prostate gland, and seminal vesicles.

Question 6

external organs of the male reproductive tract

Answer 6

The external organs of the male reproductive tract are the scrotum, the testes, and the penis.

Question 6

testes

Answer 6

The two testes are the organs that are responsible for the production of sperm and the hormone, testosterone.

Question 7

perineal region

Answer 7

The scrotum is a pouch that suspends from the perineal region, which is a term that means pertaining to the perineum

Question 7

perineum

Answer 7

The perineum is the area between the thighs that extends from the coccyx of the sacrum to the pubic bone.

Question 8

scrotum

Answer 8

The scrotum contains the testes, and it hangs outside of the body to control the temperature of the testes. The skin of the scrotum can contract to pull the testes closer to the body to absorb more heat or to relax and allow the testes to hang lower and be at a lower temperature. This temperature regulation is important, as sperm cannot survive at regular body temperature. The scrotum also contains the epididymis, which connects the testes with the rest of the male reproductive system.

Question 9

sperm or spermatozoa

Answer 9

The sperm or spermatozoa are the male reproductive cells.

Question 10

seminiferous tubules

Answer 10

Sperm or spermatozoa are the male reproductive cells. They are produced in cells in the testes called the seminiferous tubules.

tubes located within the testes where most of spermatogenesis, sperm production and maturation, takes place.

Question 11

penis

Answer 11

The penis is made of erectile tissue and is covered with skin. It is located superiorly to the scrotum. There are three columns of erectile tissue within the penis that allow the penis to become enlarged when this tissue fills with blood.

Question 12

corpora cavernosa penis

Answer 12

There are two columns called corpora cavernosa penis,

three columns of erectile tissue within the penis that allow the

penis to become enlarged when this tissue fills with blood.

Question 13

corpus spongiosum

Answer 13

There are three columns of erectile tissue within the penis that allow

the penis to become enlarged when this tissue fills with blood.

Question 13

glans penis

Answer 13

The penile section of the urethra is contained within the corpus spongiosum and the head of the penis, called the glans penis , is also part of the corpus spongiosum

Question 14

foreskin

Answer 14

The glans penis is covered by skinfolds called the foreskin. The foreskin can be removed through a procedure called circumcision.

Question 15

internal organs of the male reproductive tract

Answer 15

The internal organs of the male reproductive tract include the epididymis, the vas deferens, seminal vesicles, bulbourethral gland, and the prostate gland.

Question 16

epididymis

Answer 16

The epididymis is a coiled tube that is located on the top of each testis. It is connected to the testis and functions as the location where sperm mature. Then transports the spermatozoa between the testis and the tube connecting the testes with the urethra (vas deferens).

Question 17

vas deferens

Answer 17

The vas deferens is a continuation of the epididymis and carries the sperm from the epididymis, out of the scrotum, into the abdominal cavity through the inguinal ring, and ends at the ejaculatory duct

Question 18

two seminal vesicles

Answer 18

There are two seminal vesicles that connect to the vas deferens before the ejaculatory duct. They function to create fluid that becomes part of the seminal fluid. The ejaculatory duct connects the vas deferens to the urethra in the prostate gland,

Question 19

male urethra

Answer 19

The male urethra is long and has three sections

Question 20

prostatic urethra

male urethra

Answer 20

The male urethra is long and has three sections: the prostatic urethra, the membranous urethra, and the penile urethra. It extends from the bladder to the urethral orifice at the head of the penis. It carries both urine and semen and seminal fluid out of the body.

Question 21

membranous urethra

male urethra

Answer 21

The male urethra is long and has three sections: the prostatic urethra, the membranous urethra, and the penile urethra. It extends from the bladder to the urethral orifice at the head of the penis. It carries both urine and semen and seminal fluid out of the body.

Question 22

penile urethra

male urethra

Answer 22

The male urethra is long and has three sections: the prostatic urethra, the membranous urethra, and the penile urethra. It extends from the bladder to the urethral orifice at the head of the penis. It carries both urine and semen and seminal fluid out of the body.

Question 23

bulbourethral glands

two glands in the male reproductive tract

Answer 23

The bulbourethral glands secrete mucus before ejaculation.

Question 24

prostate gland

two glands in the male reproductive tract

Answer 24

The prostate gland secretes fluid that helps the sperm remain viable.

A walnut-shaped gland that surrounds the urethra at the neck of the bladder. The prostate supplies fluid that goes into semen.