Male Organs Structure And Functions Flashcards
(14 cards)
What structure secretes 60% of semen volume and has an alkaline pH?
seminal vesicles
Contains prostaglandins.
What organ produces sperm?
testes
Essential for male reproductive function.
What part of the urethra is located within the urogenital diaphragm?
membranous urethra
Where is the site of storage and maturation of sperm?
epididymis
Which gland secretes 25% of semen volume and increases viability and motility of sperm?
prostate gland
What structure is formed by the union of ducts of the ductus deferens and seminal gland?
ejaculatory duct
What covers and protects the testes?
scrotum
What muscle contracts to pull the testes close to the body?
cremaster muscle
What is the last section of the urethra located in the penis?
spongy (penile) urethra
What tube is located in both the spermatic cord and pelvic cavity for transporting sperm?
ductus (vas) deferens
What muscle contracts to wrinkle the scrotum?
dartos muscle
Into which part of the urethra does the ejaculatory duct open?
prostatic urethra
What is the copulatory organ that serves as a passageway for urine and semen?
penis
Which gland secretes mucus for lubrication of the glans and has an alkaline pH?
bulbourethral gland
