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