Human Sexual Reproduction: Male Anatomy

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The primary male reproductive organ is the ______.

testicles

The testicles are housed in the ______ just behind the penis.

scrotum

The scrotum acts as a temperature control system for the ______.

testes

Seminiferous tubules produce, maintain, and store ______.

<p>sperms</p> Signup and view all the answers

The epididymis transports and stores ______ cells that are produced in the testes.

<p>sperm</p> Signup and view all the answers

Vas deferens transports mature ______ to the urethra.

<p>sperm</p> Signup and view all the answers

The muscles of the prostate gland also help propel this seminal fluid into the urethra during ______

<p>ejaculation</p> Signup and view all the answers

The bulbourethral gland, also known as Cowper’s gland, secretes an alkaline mucus-like ______

<p>fluid</p> Signup and view all the answers

The seminal vesicle stores and produces the majority of the fluid that makes up the ______

<p>semen</p> Signup and view all the answers

The urethra carries urine from the bladder to outside of the body and also has the additional function of ejaculating ______ when the man reaches orgasm

<p>semen</p> Signup and view all the answers

About 3.5 mL of semen is expelled during ejaculation which normally contains 300 to 400 million ______ cells

<p>sperm</p> Signup and view all the answers

The scrotum controls the temperature to protect the ______

<p>testicles</p> Signup and view all the answers

The testes produce the persistent guys who likes to swim towards the choosy egg. Without me, you are nothing, but a second rate, trying hard, ______

<p>infertile</p> Signup and view all the answers

The epididymis nurtures the sperm until it’s ready, mature, and capable of disturbing the peaceful ______

<p>egg</p> Signup and view all the answers

The bulbourethral gland helps neutralize the urine so that the sperms can pass through without dying by the ______

<p>acidity</p> Signup and view all the answers

The urethra is the one and only exit point of the male reproductive system, that’s why it often gets ______

<p>UTI</p> Signup and view all the answers

The primary male reproductive organ is the ______

<p>testes</p> Signup and view all the answers

The testicles are housed in the ______ just behind the penis

<p>scrotum</p> Signup and view all the answers

The scrotum acts as a temperature control system for the ______

<p>testes</p> Signup and view all the answers

Seminiferous tubules produce, maintain, and store ______

<p>sperm</p> Signup and view all the answers

Vas deferens transports mature ______ to the urethra

<p>sperm</p> Signup and view all the answers

The epididymis transports and stores ______ cells that are produced in the testes

<p>sperm</p> Signup and view all the answers

The muscles of the prostate gland also help propel this seminal fluid into the ______

<p>urethra</p> Signup and view all the answers

The scrotum acts as a temperature control system for the ______

<p>testicles</p> Signup and view all the answers

The urethra carries urine from the bladder to outside of the body and also has the additional function of ejaculating ______ when the man reaches orgasm

<p>semen</p> Signup and view all the answers

The primary male reproductive organ is the ______

<p>testes</p> Signup and view all the answers

The epididymis transports and stores ______ cells that are produced in the testes

<p>sperm</p> Signup and view all the answers

Seminiferous tubules produce, maintain, and store ______

<p>sperm</p> Signup and view all the answers

The seminal vesicle stores and produces the majority of the fluid that makes up the ______

<p>semen</p> Signup and view all the answers

The bulbourethral gland, also known as Cowper’s gland, secretes an alkaline mucus-like ______

<p>fluid</p> Signup and view all the answers

Vas deferens transports mature ______ to the urethra

<p>sperm</p> Signup and view all the answers

The testicles are housed in the ______ just behind the penis

<p>scrotum</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Testicles

The primary male reproductive organ responsible for producing sperm and testosterone.

Scrotum

A sac of skin that holds the testicles, located just behind the penis.

Scrotum temperature regulation

The scrotum maintains the optimal temperature for sperm production and survival.

Seminiferous Tubules

Tightly coiled tubes within the testicles where sperm is produced, maintained, and stored.

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Epididymis

A coiled tube located on the back of the testicle that transports and stores sperm cells as they mature.

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Vas Deferens

A muscular tube that transports mature sperm from the epididymis to the urethra.

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Prostate Gland

Propels seminal fluid into the urethra during ejaculation.

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Bulbourethral Gland (Cowper's Gland)

A gland that secretes an alkaline mucus-like fluid to neutralize acidity in the urethra.

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Seminal Vesicle

A gland that stores and produces the majority of the fluid that makes up semen.

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Urethra

A tube that carries urine from the bladder and semen during ejaculation.

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Semen

The fluid expelled during ejaculation, containing sperm and other secretions.

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Infertility

The inability to produce offspring.

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UTI

A common infection, more common in females.

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