Penis - external tube that becomes erect to get sperm close to cervix in the female where the ovum would meet it. This is the male organ of reproduction.
Scrotum - external (outside the body) sac which lowers the temperature of the testes so that they have the best environment for production of sperm (which needs to be a slightly cooler temperature).
Testis - (singular for Testes) gonad of the male. the sperm (gametes) are made here
Epididymis - storage location for sperm found on top of the testis.
Vas Deferens- tube to send sperm from the testis (where they are made) -epididymis - (where they are stored) to the urethra
Urethra - What other system is this a part of??? in reproduction it serves as the exit for semen.
Seminal Vesicle, Cowper's gland, and Prostate Gland - 3 glands which make the liquid portion of semen.
3 things needed to make the liquid portion:
1. Liquid for sperm to swim in
2. Sugar (Fructose) which provides energy for the sperm to swim
3. Chemical to make female environment habitable for sperm (normally pH is incorrect for 'foreign cells'
Sperm+Liquid= Semen
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