The Reproductive System - The Male Reproductive System Flashcards
1
Q
The penis and scrotum are called ____
A
external genitalia
2
Q
Internal genitalia include the ____, ____, and ____
A
testes, duct system, and accessory gland
3
Q
The specialty area of medicine that treats male urinary and reproductive disorders is called ____
A
urology
4
Q
The penis is the male sex organ composed of three parts:
A
A shaft, a tip called glans, and a cut of skin called the prepuce (or foreskin)
5
Q
Erection of the penis is made possible by this organ’s ____
A
porous tissue
6
Q
Arteries bring blood into the penis. This pressure squeezes against the veins, preventing the blood from going back out again. The penis becomes engorged with blood, causing the erectile tissue of the penis to become ____
A
firm
