Male Reproductive System Vocab
Ejaculation
discharge or release of semen from the penis
Scrotum
external sac containing the testicles (covers and protects the male sex organs)
glans
head of the penis
Sperm
male reproductive cell
vas deferens
narrow tubes that carry sperm from the testicles to the urethra
Cowper's gland
produces a fluid that removes any acidity from the urethra just before ejaculation
seminal vesicles
provides fluid to sperm to make semen
Testicles
sperm producing glands/organs
prostate gland
adds a chemical fluid to the semen
penis
The male external sex organ from which semen and urine are discharged. It can become erect when sexually aroused
Erection
When the penis becomes larger, longer and firmer because of sexual arousal
epididymis
Where sperm mature and then are stored until ejaculation
Circumcision
a procedure to remove the foreskin from the penis
semen
a thick fluid containing sperm
urethra
a tube that carries urine and sperm to the outside of the body