Reproductive System

The function of the reproductive system is

• to transport oxygen and nutrients to the body cells

• to produce new life

• serve as a barrier to the sun's UV rats

• regulate growth and development

Which of these are NOT part of the MALE reproductive system?

• penis

• Cowper's glands

• vas deferens

• uterus

Which of these are also NOT part of the MALE reproductive system?

• Prostate gland

• cervix

• seminal vesicles

• epididymis

The male gonads are called

• scrotum

• penis

• vas deferens

• testes

Testes produce male sex cells called

• sperm

• ovum

• semen

• fundus

____________________ is the main hormone which aids in the maturation of the sperm and also responsible for secondary male sex characteristics.

• Testosterone

• Estrogen

• Progesterone

• Oxytocin

From the seminiferous tubules in the testes, the sperm enters the ____________________.

• Penis

• Epididymus

• Vas Deferens

• Cowper's Glands

After maturing in the epididymus, the sperm then travels to the ___________________ that acts as a passageway and temporary storage area for the sperm.

• testes

• seminal vesicles

• vas (ductus) deferens

• scrotum

_________________________ are two small pouchlike tubes located behind the bladder. The glandular lining produces a thick, yellow fluid that nourishes the sperm.

• scrotum

• seminal vesicles

• prostate gland

• Cowper's glands

These two short tubes formed by the union of the vas deferens and the seminal vesicles. They carry the sperm and fluids known as semen.

• scrotum

• ejaculatory ducts

• prostate gland

• urethra