Male Internal Genitalia Anatomy

Where are the male reproductive organs located?

What is the function of the seminal vesicles in the male reproductive system?

Where are the interstitial cells (cells of Leydig) located?

What is the main function of the bulbourethral glands in the male reproductive system?

What is the function of the epididymis in the male reproductive system?

What is the role of the ductus deferens in the male reproductive system?

Which cells support and nourish the other cells in the male reproductive system?

Where does the maturation of sperm occur, making them capable of fertilizing ova?

Which part of the male reproductive system stores mature sperm in the lower portion or tail?

Where does the ductus deferens begin, and what is its function?

Which part of the male reproductive system converges towards the base of the prostate joining with the vas deferens to form ejaculatory duct?

What is the function of the urethra in the male reproductive system?

Which part of the prostate gland is located between the urethra and the two ejaculatory ducts?

Where does benign prostate hypertrophy occur in the male reproductive system?

Male Reproductive Organs Location

The male reproductive organs are located outside of the abdominal cavity, between the base of the penis and the anus.

Seminal Vesicles Function

The seminal vesicles produce fluids that make up semen, which nourish and transport sperm during ejaculation.

Interstitial Cells Location

The interstitial cells (cells of Leydig) are located in the testes and produce androgens (male sex hormones).

Bulbourethral Glands Function

The bulbourethral glands produce a fluid that helps to neutralize acidity in the urethra and provides a lubricant during sexual arousal.

Epididymis Function

The epididymis is a tube-like structure located behind each testicle, where immature sperm mature and are stored before entering the vas deferens.

Ductus Deferens Function

The ductus deferens, also known as the vas deferens, is a muscular tube that stores and transports sperm from the epididymis to the ejaculatory ducts.

Supporting Cells

Sertoli cells support and nourish immature sperm cells in the testes.

Sperm Maturation

Maturation of sperm occurs in the epididymis, making them capable of fertilizing ova.

Sperm Storage

The epididymis stores mature sperm in the lower portion or tail.

Ductus Deferens Origin

The ductus deferens begins at the epididymis and joins the ejaculatory duct.

Ejaculatory Duct Formation

The ductus deferens converges towards the base of the prostate, joining with the vas deferens to form the ejaculatory duct.

Urethra Function

The urethra is a tube that carries semen and urine out of the body through the penis.

Prostate Gland Structure

The prostate gland is located between the urethra and the two ejaculatory ducts.

Benign Prostate Hypertrophy

Benign prostate hypertrophy occurs in the prostate gland, resulting in an enlarged prostate.

This quiz covers the anatomy of the male internal genitalia, including the testes, ductus deferens, seminal vesicle, ejaculatory ducts, and prostate. It also includes information about accessory structures such as the bulbourethral glands, and covers the external and internal male genitalia.