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Anonymous

Oct 27, 2024

Label the major structures of the male reproductive system in this sagittal view

  1. Urethra: The urethra is connected to the bladder and plays a critical role in the removal of urine from the body. It is also an integral part of the male reproductive system, as it serves as the passageway for semen to exit the body.

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Nov 13, 2024

1- ductus deferensThese ducts transport sperm from the epididymis to the ejaculatory ducts in the seminal vesicle in anticipation of ejaculation.2- urethra Urethra is connected to the bladder for the removal of urine from the body. It's also a part of the male reproductive system because let's the semen out of the body.3-penisthe organ that delivers the sperm during copulation. It's composed by a shaft and the glans penis.4- glans penis It's the enlarged bulbous-shaped tip in the penis.5-prepuce It's a layer of muscle,mucous membrane and skin tissue (plus blood vessels, neurons) that covers and protects the tip of the penis. 6-testisis the male reproductive gland that produces the sperm and androgens, primarily testosterone. It's protected by the scrotum. 7-scrotum It's a structure that looks like a pouch. It's behind the penis and holds and protects the testicles.8-seminal vesicleProduces a alkaline fluid, composing 70% or more of the semen that helpsreduce the acidity of the vaginal tract, that way, the sperm won't die. It also contains nutrients to keep them alive for longer.9-prostateProduces a alkaline liquid, composing part of the semen that helps reduce the acidity of the vaginal tract, that way, the sperm won't die.10-  bulbourethral glandsAlso called Cowper's glands, they are located posteriorly and laterally to (the membranous portion) the urethra, at the base of the penis. Its function is to produce a liquid that cleans the urethra from urine that remains. That way, the sperm won't die. 11-epididymisThe epididymis is composed by coiled tubes against the testicles and its function is mature and store the sperm.

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