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Which part of the penis is responsible for covering the glans penis?
Which part of the penis is responsible for covering the glans penis?
What are the three columns of tissue that make up the body of the penis?
What are the three columns of tissue that make up the body of the penis?
What is the function of the urethra in the male reproductive system?
What is the function of the urethra in the male reproductive system?
Where does the male urethra pass through before reaching the penis?
Where does the male urethra pass through before reaching the penis?
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What embryonic tissue does most of the penis develop from in males?
What embryonic tissue does most of the penis develop from in males?
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Which part of the penis serves as the urinary duct?
Which part of the penis serves as the urinary duct?
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What is the Latin term for penis?
What is the Latin term for penis?
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What tissue makes up the shaft skin and foreskin of the penis?
What tissue makes up the shaft skin and foreskin of the penis?
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Where does the male urethra open on the penis?
Where does the male urethra open on the penis?
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What do the corpora cavernosa and corpus spongiosum make up?
What do the corpora cavernosa and corpus spongiosum make up?
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Study Notes
Anatomy of the Penis
- The foreskin covers the glans penis.
- The three columns of tissue that make up the body of the penis are the corpora cavernosa (two columns) and corpus spongiosum (one column).
Male Reproductive System
- The urethra's function is to transport semen and urine out of the body.
- The male urethra passes through the prostate gland, Cowper's glands, and the penis before reaching the exterior.
Development and Structure
- Most of the penis develops from the endoderm embryonic tissue in males.
- The urethra serves as the urinary duct in the penis.
- The shaft skin and foreskin of the penis are made up of epithelial tissue.
Additional Terms and Features
- The Latin term for penis is "penis".
- The male urethra opens at the meatus on the penis.
- The corpora cavernosa and corpus spongiosum make up the erectile tissue of the penis.
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