Notes – Male Reproductive System
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III) Vas Deferens a.
There are two, one from each ______________ b.
Long tube that carries sperm from the testicle to the _____________________ (18 inches long)
IV) Urethra a.
A _________that extends through the length of the penis b.
The tube leads _______ of the body c.
______________ and ______________ exit out of this tube
Epididymus a.
_____ for each testicle for a total of ____ b.
Coiled tubing that stores _________ for up to 6 weeks (20 feet long)
V)
Testes a.
Found inside the ______________________ , beneath the penis b.
Function is to produce sperm cells in the ________________________________ c.
_____________ – the male reproductive cell
Prostate a.
Located beneath the bladder & _______________ the urethra b.
Provides an alkaline fluid that neutralizes the ______________ environment of the urethra and female reproductive tract

VI) Seminal Vesicals a.
Contribute more than half of the fluid comprising ______________ (the fluid sperm travels in). b.
Contains ________________(energy source) and nutrients for the sperm
VII) Sperm Production a.
Cell called primary______________ undergoes meiosis to produce four spermatids b.
Four _________________ will develop into mature sperm c.
This takes place constantly.
VIII) Penis a.
_________ organ that _____________ sperm to female reproductive tract. i.
Also eliminates __________. b.
During sexual intercourse it cannot __________________ and urinate at the same time c.
Reproduction has priority
IX) Scrotum a.
Located __________ the penis; 2 purposes i.
Hold the ___________ ii.
______________ control center (3-4 degrees below normal body temperature)