reproductive system Flashcards
what is the epididyms
where sperm mature or are stored
where is the epididyms
lie outside each testis
what is the vas deferen
tube the carriers sperm to the ejculatory duct
what are the 3 glands that produce seminal fluid
prostate gland, seminal vesicles, coppers gland
where is the prostate gland
donut shaped gland that surrounds the urethra
what does the prostate gland produce
secretion contain bicarbonate to make it more basic
where is the seminal vesicle located
at the base of the bladder
what does the seminal vesicles make
fructose for energy
where is the cowpers gland located
pea sized lie either side of urethra
what does the cowpers gland do
secretes lubricanting mucus for lubrication for sexual inter course
what are the components of seminal fluid
basic solution, fructose, prostaglandins, mucus and water
why is seminal fluid basic
neutralizes acidic of vagina
why is seminal fluid have fructose
sugar for mitochondria to make atp
why is seminal fluid prostaglandin
chemical causes uterus to contract which brings sperm closer to egg
what is the glans penis
long shaft with enlarged tip of penis
