Male Reproductive system

• The diagram below shows the reproductive system of a man

Male reproductive system. Image credit goldiesroom.org

• Testes-this is where sperms are made.
  • The sperms are then stored in the epididymis
  • The testes also produces the male hormone, testosterone
  • The testes are contained in a sac like structure called the scrotum
  • The scrotum lies outside the abdomen because their which favours
  • sperm production and storage is lower than body temperature
• Sperm duct-is for the passage of sperms and urine from the testis to the urethra
• Urethra-for the passage of both sperms and urine from the body, at different times/separately
• Seminal vesicle-produces fluids that nourish and lubricate sperms
• Prostate gland-secretes nutrients and enzymes which activate sperms to move on their own or become active

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