Male Reproductive Anatomy Review

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What is the male reproductive system?

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The male reproductive system is a group of organs and structures that produce and transport sperm, as well as produce male hormones.

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What are the male gonads?

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The male gonads are the testes, which produce sperm and hormones such as testosterone.

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What is the function of the epididymis?

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The epididymis stores and matures sperm after they are produced in the testes.

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What is the vas deferens?

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The vas deferens is a muscular tube that transports sperm from the epididymis to the ejaculatory duct.

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What is the role of the seminal vesicles?

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The seminal vesicles produce a fluid that nourishes sperm and makes up a significant portion of semen.

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What is the prostate gland?

Back

The prostate gland produces a fluid that helps to protect and energize sperm in semen.

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What is the urethra's function in the male reproductive system?

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The urethra carries urine from the bladder and semen from the reproductive system out of the body.

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What is the acrosome?

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The acrosome is a cap-like structure on the head of a sperm cell that contains enzymes to help penetrate the egg.

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What is the function of the flagella in sperm?

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The flagella is the tail of the sperm that propels it forward, allowing it to swim towards the egg.

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What is the midpiece of a sperm cell?

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The midpiece contains mitochondria that provide energy for the sperm's movement.