Human Reproduction (Male)

Question 1

Penis

Answer 1

Carries sperm into the female reproductive system.

Question 2

Scrotum

Answer 2

Contains the testicles.

Question 3

Testes

Answer 3

Makes testosterone/ makes sperm by meiosis.

Question 4

Epididymis

Answer 4

Stores sperm and allows it to mature/ transports sperm.

Question 5

Seminal Vesicles

Answer 5

Provides liquid for sperm to swim in.

Question 6

Prostate glands

Answer 6

Produces a liquid to nourish sperm.

Question 7

Cowpers gland

Answer 7

Produces fluid to lubricate the urethra.

Question 8

Sperm duct

Answer 8

Carries sperm to urethra.

Question 9

Primary male characteristics

Answer 9

Growth of reproductive parts. eg penis

Question 10

Secondary sexual characteristics

Answer 10

Features that distinguish male and females apart from sex organs. eg. growth of pubic hair, body hair, enlargement of larynx/growth spurts.

Question 11

Male infertility

Answer 11

Cause: Low sperm count
Treatment:IVF.

Question 12

Male hormone (FSH)

Answer 12

( Follicle-stimulating hormone)- In pituitary gland- when made: from puberty until end of life. Function: sperm production.

Question 13

Male hormone (LH)

Answer 13

Luteinising hormone- In pituitary gland/ from puberty until end life/ testosterone production.

Question 14

Testosterone

Answer 14

Testes/ from puberty until end life/ Primary and secondary male characteristics.