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Male Reproductive System
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Path of SPERM: 1. Testicles 2. Epididymis 3. Vas deferens 4. Seminal Vesicle 5. Prostate Gland 6. Bulbourethral (Cowper’s) Gland 7. Urethra | SPERM: male sex cell |
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SEMEN: thick fluid from the seminal vesicles, prostate, and bulbourethral glands that protect and nourish sperm | |
ERECTION: erectile tissue fills with blood and the penis become rigid (erect) | |
EJACULATION: process by which sperm exits the body when muscle contractions push semen out through the urethra | |
NOCTURNAL EMISSION: or “wet dream” ejajulation occurs during sleep; normal during puberty; sign of reproductive maturity. |
Male Reproductive System
SCROTUM |
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TESTES |
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EPIDIDYMIS |
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VAS DEFERENS |
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SEMINAL VESICLES |
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PROSTATE GLAND |
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BULBOURETHRAL/ COWPER’S GLANDS |
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URETHRA |
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PENIS |
Erectile tissue is sponge-like tissue that fills will blood causing erection Circumcision is the removal of the foreskin covering the tip of the penis. Health benefits of circumcision include a lower risk of certain STIs, UTIs, and penile conditions. |
Male Reproductive System
![](https://knowt-user-attachments.s3.amazonaws.com/e44c1207-3160-42c8-a32a-2d3783c3daad.png)
![](https://knowt-user-attachments.s3.amazonaws.com/b4d0d8c6-197c-4fa4-9429-13707ea18118.png)
![](https://knowt-user-attachments.s3.amazonaws.com/6b8e89cd-4443-486b-ad60-f2fbac0aee55.png)
![](https://knowt-user-attachments.s3.amazonaws.com/cd5d424b-0f89-4420-81ba-8f9c7047185f.png)
Path of SPERM: 1. Testicles 2. Epididymis 3. Vas deferens 4. Seminal Vesicle 5. Prostate Gland 6. Bulbourethral (Cowper’s) Gland 7. Urethra | SPERM: male sex cell |
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SEMEN: thick fluid from the seminal vesicles, prostate, and bulbourethral glands that protect and nourish sperm | |
ERECTION: erectile tissue fills with blood and the penis become rigid (erect) | |
EJACULATION: process by which sperm exits the body when muscle contractions push semen out through the urethra | |
NOCTURNAL EMISSION: or “wet dream” ejajulation occurs during sleep; normal during puberty; sign of reproductive maturity. |
Male Reproductive System
SCROTUM |
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TESTES |
|
EPIDIDYMIS |
|
VAS DEFERENS |
|
SEMINAL VESICLES |
|
PROSTATE GLAND |
|
BULBOURETHRAL/ COWPER’S GLANDS |
|
URETHRA |
|
PENIS |
Erectile tissue is sponge-like tissue that fills will blood causing erection Circumcision is the removal of the foreskin covering the tip of the penis. Health benefits of circumcision include a lower risk of certain STIs, UTIs, and penile conditions. |