Male Reproductive System and Reproduction

These flashcards cover key concepts related to the male reproductive system and the processes of asexual and sexual reproduction.

Asexual Reproduction

A process involving a single organism that replicates itself for purposes of repair, replacement, and growth.

Sexual Reproduction

The process that involves sperm and egg cells combining genetic information to create a genetically unique individual.

Testes

Gonads located in the scrotal sac responsible for producing sperm.

Seminiferous Tubules

Structures within the testes where sperm cells are produced.

Ductus Epididymis

The duct where sperm is stored after being produced in the seminiferous tubules.

Ductus Deferens

The duct that carries sperm from the testes to the male body.

Ejaculatory Duct

The duct that transports sperm from the ductus deferens to the urethra.

Cryptorchidism

A condition characterized by the failure of the testes to descend into the scrotal sac.

Dartos Muscle

A thin layer of contractile tissue in the wall of the scrotum that regulates the position of the testes to help maintain optimal temperature.