Male Reproductive System Flashcards
(24 cards)
located in the
scrotum, produce sperm and
testosterone, essential for
male reproduction.
Testes
a sac of skin
holding the testes, helps
regulate their temperature
for optimal sperm
production.
Scrotum
is a coiled
tube atop each testis where
sperm matures and is stored
before traveling to the vas
deferens.
Epididymis
a muscular
tube, transports mature
sperm from the epididymis
to the urethra for
ejaculation.
Vas deferens
located
near the bladder, produce a
fluid that makes up most of
semen, providing nutrients
and helping sperm survive.
Seminal Vesicles
located
below the bladder, produces
fluid for semen, aiding in
sperm survival and
contributing to ejaculation.
Prostate gland
located near the base of the
penis, produce a lubricating
fluid that neutralizes acidity in
the urethra, preparing it for
sperm passage.
Bulbourethral Glands
a tube connecting
the bladder to the outside,
carries urine for excretion and,
in males, also serves as a
passage for semen during
ejaculation.
Urethra
composed of erectile
tissue, serves as the male organ
for sexual intercourse and
urination, becoming erect due
to blood flow and enabling
ejaculation.
Penis
(Generation of Sperm)
is the
process through which
sperm cells are produced in
the male reproductive
system.
Spermatogenesis
Where does Spermatogenesis take place
Seminiferous Tubules
(Maturation and Storage)
Newly formed sperm are
transported to the
___________, where they
mature and are stored.
This maturation process
allows sperm to gain
motility and the ability to
fertilize an egg.
epididymis
(Sperm Transport)
During ejaculation, sperm are propelled
from the epididymis through the_______________________, a muscular tube that carries
sperm toward the ejaculatory duct.
Vas deferens
(Sperm Transport)
The prostate gland contributes
additional fluid to the semen, enhancing
sperm motility and providing protection.
Prostate gland
Other term of Bulbourethral Glands
Cowper’s Glands
(Sperm Transport)
These glands
produce a pre-ejaculatory fluid that lubricates the urethra
and neutralizes acidity.
Bulbourethral Glands
As sperm travel through the reproductive
tract, they mix with _______________________ produced
by the _______________________.
This fluid nourishes the sperm and makes
up a significant portion of semen.
Seminal fluid, seminal vesicles
During sexual arousal, muscular contractions propel
semen (sperm mixed with fluids) through the
ejaculatory duct and into the urethra. The urethra
serves as the final pathway for semen to exit the
body during ejaculation.
Ejaculation
If sperm successfully
reach the female
reproductive tract,
they can fertilize an
egg, leading to
conception.
Fertilization
Mainly relies on the production of Hormones such as Testosterone, Sperm reproduction & Male traits
Endocrine System
(Ignore blank)
It is a shared structure between the male
reproductive and ____________ . It carries Urine and Semen
Urinary System
Both the brain and nerves influences the Arousal, Erection and Hormone Release
Nervous System
It is in charge of a male’s bloodflow, transportation of hormones
Circulatory System
In particular, Scrotal muscles and
Pelvic muscles regulates Testicular Temperature and Ejaculation
Muscular System
