Vas Deferens, Seminal Vesicles, And Ejaculatory Dduct

Question 1

Vas deferens

Answer 1

Ductus deferens, long narrow continuations of each epididymis
Lead upward and eventually join the urethra

Question 2

Seminal vesicles

Answer 2

Glands that secrete a thick, yellow substance to nourish the sperm cells
Forms 60% of the volume of the semen
Glands are located at the base of the urinary bladder and open into the vas deferens as it joins the urethra

Question 3

Ejaculatory duct

Answer 3

Begins at the vas deferens, passes through the prostate gland, and empties into the urethra

Question 4

Prostate gland

Answer 4

Lies under the bladder and surrounds the end of the urethra in the region where the vas deferens enters the urethra
During ejaculation, the prostate gland secretes a thick, alkaline fluid into the semen that aids the motility of the sperm

Question 5

Bulbourethral glands

Answer 5

Aka cowper’s glands, secrete a fluid known as pre-ejaculate during sexual arousal that helps flush out any residual urine or foreign matter in the urethra, helps lubricate the urethra for sperm to pass through
Can contain semen

Question 6

Urethra

Answer 6

Passes through the penis to the outside of the body