Male Reproductive System

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scrotum / scrotal sac

This structure hangs under the penis and contains the testicles and epididymis.

<p>This structure hangs under the penis and contains the testicles and epididymis.</p>
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testicles

These produce sperm and the male sex hormone testosterone.

<p>These produce sperm and the male sex hormone testosterone.</p>
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epididymis

These are next to each testicle and are used to store sperm. From here, sperm are transported to the vas deferens.

<p>These are next to each testicle and are used to store sperm. From here, sperm are transported to the vas deferens.</p>
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vas deferens / ductus deferens

This thin muscular tube transports the sperm from the epididymis to the urethra.

<p>This thin muscular tube transports the sperm from the epididymis to the urethra.</p>
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seminal vesicle

These two glands are located at the base of the bladder.

They secrete a thick fluid that nourishes the sperm.

<p>These two glands are located at the base of the bladder.</p><p>They secrete a thick fluid that nourishes the sperm.</p>
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prostate gland

This walnut‑sized gland surrounds a portion of the urethra and produces some of the fluid in semen.

<p>This walnut‑sized gland surrounds a portion of the urethra and produces some of the fluid in semen.</p>
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urethra

This is a tube that carries semen and urine out of the penis.

<p>This is a tube that carries semen and urine out of the penis.</p>
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penis

This organ is made of two parts: the shaft (the main part) and the glans (the tip, sometimes called the head). This organ delivers sperm through the urethra.

<p>This organ is made of two parts: the shaft (the main part) and the glans (the tip, sometimes called the head). This organ delivers sperm through the urethra.</p>
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Bladder

This is the muscular sac that stores urine (pee) until it is released through the urethra.