reproductive system (male)

Question 1

what does the male mammalian reproductive tract consist of?

Answer 1

• paired testes
• epididymis > holds sperm
• vas deferens > sperm duct
• penis
• scrotum
• accessory sex glands

Question 2

what is spermatogenisis?

Answer 2

• is the production of sperm
• sperm stored + matured in epididymis

Question 3

what is the purpose of the vas deferens?

Answer 3

• propels sperm to urethra during ejaculation
• attached to urethra

Question 4

what is the purpose of the prostate gland?

Answer 4

• empties into urethra
• provides the bulk of seminal fluid

Question 5

what is the purpose of the penis?

Answer 5

• highly vascularised
• high blood pressure in penis leads to erection
• main purpose is penetration

Question 6

what is the name of the bone found in the penis of a variety of mammals?

Answer 6

“os penis”