Male

Testicles

To produce sperm
? To produce testosterone (male hormone)

Seminiferous Tubules

Tiny coiled tubes in the testes where sperm cells are actually created

Scrotum

Holds the testes outside the body
? Controls temperature of the testes which need to be slightly cooler than the body temperature in
order for sperm to be viable

Epididymus

Storage spot for sperm cells
Shaped like a comma on top of the testes

Vas Deferens

Tubes leading out of the testes to transport sperm cells

Seminal Vessicle

A gland that secretes fluid to nourish the sperm cells as they are transported

Prostate Gland

Produces the milky white fluid which is the largest amount of fluid in semen that helps protect the sperm

Cowper's Gland

AKA Bulbourethral
? Secretes fluid to cleanse and lubricate the urethra. (The fluid may contain sperm)

Urethra

Combination of sperm cells and fluid from glands:
- Seminal Vesicles
- Cowper's Gland
- Prostate

Penis

Method of delivery of sperm cells into female

Urethra

passageway for semen and urine

Ejaculation

Release of semen from the body
Can release up to 700,000,000 sperm in one ejaculation!

Hernia

Intestine pushes into the scrotum due to a weak area in the abdominal muscles
? VERY PAINFUL

Sterility

Unable to reproduce