Male Animal Reproduction

what is the primary function of the Epididymis?

each testicle for storage of the sperm until it matures.

what is the main function of the urethra?

tube that extends out from the bladder from the urethra

What is the seminal vesicle?

secrets fluid for transport

If an animal has a testicle that can not be descended, what is the problem?

Infertility or might need surgery.

what does the cowpers gland do?

cleans the urethra

Testosterone is produced by the…

testes

What happnes when the male is castrated?

He can no longer reproduce.

Sigmoid Flexture

The “S” shape in the urethra allows the penis to extend outside the body during reproduction.

Prostate gland

produces a fluid that nourishes and protects sperm.

Testosterone

the primary male sex hormone.

Ejaculation

expulsion of semen from the penis.

vas defrens

transports sperm from the testes to the urethra.

scrotum

regulates the temperature of the testes.

Sperm production

occurs in the testes.

male reproductive system

necessary for fertilization and reproduction.

The penis is..

the male copulatory organ