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LALAKI

Reproductive System

  • Overview of the reproductive system and its importance necessary for continuation of species.

Importance of Reproduction

  • Highlights the necessity of reproduction in biological terms to maintain population and genetic diversity.

Male Reproductive System

  • Detailed structure and function of male reproductive organs.

Testes

  • Primary function: produce sperm.

  • Also known as: testicles and gonads.

Scrotum

  • Description: A pouch of skin that holds and protects the testicles.

  • Function: Regulates temperature for optimal sperm production.

Vas Deferens

  • Function: Carries sperm from the testicles to the urethra during ejaculation.

  • Role: Transports sperm to mix with fluids and form semen.

Epididymis

  • Description: A coiled tube located behind each testicle.

  • Function: Where sperm matures and is stored prior to ejaculation.

Seminal Vesicles

  • Description: Glands located near the bladder.

  • Function: Produce a fluid rich in sugars to nourish and energize sperm, contributing to semen composition.

Prostate Gland

  • Description: Walnut-shaped gland situated below the bladder.

  • Function: Produces fluid that nourishes and protects sperm in the semen.

Urethra

  • Description: A tube in both males and females.

  • Function: Carries urine from the bladder to the outside of the body.