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What are the parts of the male reproductive system? |
1. The testes 2. The scrotum 3. The vas deferens 4. The seminal vesicles 5. The prostate gland 6. The penis |
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The testes are responsible for the production of what? |
1. Sperm 2. Testosterone |
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What are the testes composed of? |
Semineferous tubules |
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What is the structure of the epididymis? |
It is a long coiled tube on the back of each testis. |
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What is the function of the epididymis? |
To store sperm and transport it to the vas deferens. |
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The vas deferens are tubes that connect the testicles to what? |
The urethra |
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What is the scrotum? |
A skin bag that holds the testes. |
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The scrotum is 1 to 2 degrees cooler than the inside of the body. Why is this helpful? |
Sperm need a cooler temperature for normal development. |
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What is the function of the seminal vesicles? |
They produce many of the ingredients if semen (around 70% of the total volume of semen). |
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Where is the prostate gland located? |
At the base of the bladder. |
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What are the 2 functions of the prostate gland? |
1. It secrete fluid that nourishes and protects sperm. 2. During ejaculation, the prostate squeezes semen into the urethra. |
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What is the function of the penis? |
To introduce semen, with sperm, into the female. |
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What does erectile tissue, in the penis, fill with to allow it to perform sexual activity? |
Blood |
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What is a hydrocele? |
A type is swelling in the scrotum that occurs when fluid collects around a testicle. |
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What effect does benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) have on the prostate? |
It enlarged it. |
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How is prostate cancer diagnosed? |
1. A prostate exam (via the rectum) 2. A blood test 3. A biopsy |
