MED 121 Chapter 7: Male Reproductive System, Testes, Testosterone & Spermatic cords

Bulbourethral

pertaining to the bulbous penis and urethra

Ductus deferens

another term for Vas derferens

Vas deferens

tube that receives sperm from the epididymis

Epididymis

coiled tube attached to the testis

Genitalia

external and internal organs of reproduction

Gonad

testis or ovary

Perineum

area between thighs, extending from the coccyx to the pubis; includes penis, scrotum, testes, and anus

Raphe

line separating two symmetrical structures

Scrotum

sac containing the testes

Semen

penile ejaculate containing sperm and seminal fluid

Seminal vesicle

sac of ductus deferens that produces seminal fluid

Seminiferous

pertaining to carrying semen

Testicle

one of the male reproductive glands

Testicular

pertaining to the testicle

Testes

a synonym for testicle

Androgen

hormone that promotes masculine characteristics

Flagellum

tail of a sperm

Libido

sexual desire

Meiosis

two rapid cell divisions, resulting in half the number of chromosomes

Mitosis

cell division to create two identical cells, each with 46 chromosomes

Spermatozoa

sperm (plural of spermatozoon)

Seminiferous tubule

coiled tubes in the testes that produce sperm

Testosterone

powerful androgen produced by the testes

Tunica vaginalis

the tunica vaginalis is the sheath of the testis and epididymis