Reproduction Male Flashcards
Penis
Urine, seminal fluid to the outside of the body through the urethra
2 parts
Spongiosum
Carpa cavernosa these 2 things consist of erectile tissue
Scrotum
Encloses/ protects testes
Temperature control for sperm production
Testes
Seminiferous tubules ~ produce spermatozoa through meiosis
Interstitial cells ~ produce malt sex hormones
Epididymis
Storage/ maturation of sprematoza
Convey sprematoza ductus ( vas deference)
Ductus deferens
Storage
Conveys sperm to ejaculatory duct
Seminal vesicle gland
Secretes alkaline fluid containing nutrients and prostaglandins
60% of seminal fluid
One for each ductus deference
Prostate gland
Secretes alkaline fluid helps enhance sperm mobility
30% of seminal fluid
Ejaculatory duct
Stores seminal fluid and expose it just before ejaculation
Blubouenthral Gland ( cowpers gland )
Secretes fluid, lubricates you, urethra , and end of penis
Helps prevent damage to sperm during ejaculation