Male Reproductive Systems

Question 1

Function of Testes

Answer 1

Organ that produces sperm from puberty. Releases testosterone.

Question 2

Function of scrotum (1)

Answer 2

Pouch of skin which holds testes outside the body to keep them at a suitable temp

Question 3

Function of Epididymis (1)

Answer 3

Mass of coiled tubes which transports sperm from testes to sperm duct

Question 4

Function of sperm duct (1)

Answer 4

Tubes which carry sperm from testes to the glands and urethra

Question 5

State 2 functions of glands

Answer 5

Opens into sperm duct and produces seminal fluid.
Opens into urethra and produces alkaline fluid which neutralises urine.

Question 6

Give 3 functions of the penis.

Answer 6

-organ which transports semen and urine outside.
-contains spongy tissue which fills with blood when organ is stimulated.
-this makes the organ erect so it can be placed inside the female.

Question 7

Functions of the urethra

Answer 7

-Tube which passes through penis
-Both semen and urine pass through it

Question 8

Function of foreskin

Answer 8

-area of skin which covers the sensitive tip of the penis
-removed in process of circumcision