Male Reproductive System - The Reproductive System

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Reproduction system functions

Produce gametes, deliver sperm to fertilize an egg, provide an environment for fertilization and its development to take place, produce sex hormones

Gametes

Sex cells (male = sperm, female = ova or eggs)

What age does puberty usually take place

13-16

Testes

Main reproductive organs

Scrotum

A punch of skin outside the body, where testes are located

Testes function

Produce sperm and male sex hormones (androgens)

Seminiferous Tubules

Tiny tubes inside the testes

Epdidymus

Storage sac on top of each testis (Sperm is stored here until it’s released)

Ejaculatory duct

Where sperm gets carried through

Semen

Sperm secretion

Seminal Vesicle

Produces yellowish fluid that’s high in fructose and nourishes sperm cells

Prostate gland

Provides a fluid that activates sperm

Bulbourethral gland

Secretes a lubricating fluid that cleanses the urethra, provides lubrication during intercourse

Erection/erectile tissue

When aroused, spongy tissue within the penis fills with blood

Ejaculation

Release of semen