Male Functions Flashcards

1
Q

Penis

A

Urination and copulation

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2
Q

Urethra

A

Transport urine and sperm

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3
Q

Scrotum

A

Maintain temp of testis approx. 3° below normal body temp

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4
Q

Testis

A

Produce semen and testosterone

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5
Q

Seminiferous tubules

A

Produce sperm

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6
Q

Epididymis

A

Sperm storage and maturation

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7
Q

Vas deferents

A

Transport sperm to urethra

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8
Q

Seminal vesicles

A

Produce 60% of alkaline semen including fructose to provide energy for sperm

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9
Q

Prostate

A

Produces up to 1/3 of the semen and includes nutrients and enzymes to activate sperm

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10
Q

Cowpers glands

A

Secretes mucous and alkaline to neutralize acidic conditions of urethra

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