3. Functions of Male
Reproductive System
Penis
- It is the external male organ
with a tip called glans.
- Deposits sperms into the
vagina during mating and
urine.
4. Functions of Male
Reproductive System
Scrotum
- It is a pair of pouch like sacs
that contains testis.
- Maintains testes at 3°C lower
than normal body temperature
to protect sperm viability.
5. Functions of Male
Reproductive System
a. Seminal Vesicle
- Secretes a fluid that makes up
most of the components of the
semen.
- Is a sugary Rich Fluid which
provides energy for the sperm
cell's motility.
6. Functions of Male
Reproductive System
b. Prostate Gland
- Helps to activate sperm
- secretes a slightly alkaline milky
fluid that is discharge as part of
semen.
7. Functions of Male
Reproductive System
c. Bulbourethral Gland
- It is a two pea sized organ found
beneath the prostate gland.
- secretes a thick and clear mucus that
lubricates and neutralizes the any
trace of acidic urine in the urethra.
8. Functions of Male
Reproductive System
Urinary Bladder
- a membranous sac in many
vertebrates that serves for the
temporary retention of urine
and discharges by the urethra.
9. Functions of Male
Reproductive System
Ejaculatory Duct
- transport spermatozoa and
fluids from the ampulla and
seminal Vesicle to the prostatic
urethra.
10. Functions of Male
Reproductive System
Vas Deferens
- It is a long muscular tube that
serves the passageway of the
sperm cells from the testis.
11. Functions of Male
Reproductive System
Epididymis
- It is a narrow coiled tube that
stores the sperm cells.
- Expels sperm with the
contraction of muscles in the
epididymis walls to the vas
deferens
12. Functions of Male
Reproductive System
Testis
- it is a gland that produces the
sperm cells and the male sex
hormone called testesterone
13. Functions of Male
Reproductive System
Urethra
- it is the passageway of both
urine from the urinary bladder
and semen from the glands.
14. Functions of Male
Reproductive System
Corpus Spongiosum
- Prevent the urethra from
pinching closed, thereby mai
ntaining the urethra as viable
channel for ejaculation.