Male Reproductive System

penis

shaft gland that contains urethra

scrotum

sack-like pouch that contains testes that protect sperm by keeping temp lower than body temp

testes

site or sperm production, responsible for testosterone secretion

epididymis

duct behind each testis that is the sperm reservoir

vas deferens and ejaculatory ducts

helps connect epididymis in the prostate to allow sperm passage through ejaculatory ducts

urethra

travel from the glands in the penis and connected to ejaculatory ducts or the bladder

seminal vessels and prostate glands (accessory glands)

above the prostate and secrete an alkaline viscous clear fluid that is with the sperm during ejaculation (helps w sperm motility and metabolism)

prostate

encircles urethra and secretes milky fluid that protects sperm from acidic vaginal environment and the urethra

what does the prostate help with

hormone production and regulates urine flow

spermatozoon

head contains genetic material and enters ovum for fertilization, and tail helps with motility