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Med Term Ch7
Organs of the Male Reproductive System
Term | Definition |
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testis or testicle | primary male sex organs, paired, oval-shaped and enclosed in a sac called the scrotum. Produce spermatozoa and testosterone |
sperm | microscopic male germ cell |
testosterone | principle male sex hormone. |
seminiferous tubules | coiled tubes within the testes in which sperm originate |
epididymis | coiled tube atop each of the testes that provides for storage, transit, and maturation of sperm |
vas deferens, ductus deferens, or seminal duct | duct carrying sperm from the epididymis to the urethra. |
seminal vesicles | two main glands located posterior to the base of the bladder that open into the vas deferens. |
prostate gland | encircles a proximal section of the urethra. Secretes a fluid that aids in the movement of the sperm and ejaculation |
scrotum | sac containing the testes and epididymis, |
penis | male organ of urination and coitus |
glans penis | enlarged tip on the end of the penis |
prepuce | fold of skin covering the glans penis in uncircumcised males |
semen | composed of sperm, seminal fluids, and other secretions |
genitalia (genitals) | reproductive organs (also called gonads) |