The Male Reproductive System - Penis Flashcards
What is the penis?
The penis is a structure adapted to introduce sperm into the female reproductive system
What is the glans?
The swollen tip of the penis
What is the swollen tip of the penis called?
The glans
What partially covers the glans?
The foreskin/prepuce
What is the foreskin also called?
The prepuce
What is the prepuce?
The foreskin
What does the foreskin cover?
It partially covers the glans
How does the penis become erect?
The penis becomes erect during sexual arousal as more blood flows into the penis than can flow out of it
What can the penis do when it is erect?
It can be used to place sperm into the female reproductive system
When does the penis become erect?
During sexual arousal
What happens to the penis during sexual arousal?
The penis becomes erect as more blood flows into the penis than can flow out of it
