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Chapter 22
Anatomy
Organ | Function |
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Testes | produces male sex hormones |
seminiferous tubules | environment where sperm are produced; part of the testes |
interstitial cells | produces male sex hormones; part of the testes |
epididymis | environment where sperm matures; conveys sperm to ductus deferens |
ductus deferens (vas deferens) | conveys sperm to ejaculatory duct |
seminal vesicle | secrets alkaline fluid containing nutrients and prostaglandins |
prostate gland | secretes alkaline fluid to neutralize acidic seminal fluid and enhances sperm mobility |
bulbourethral gland | secretes mucus that lubricates end of penis and alkaline substances to neutralize acidity |
scrotum | encloses and protects testes |
penis | conveys urine and semen to outside of the body; organ of sexual intercourse; glans penis is associated with feelings of pleasure during sexual stimulation |