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Chapter 22
Anatomy
| Organ | Function |
|---|---|
| Testes | produces male sex hormones |
| seminiferous tubules | environment where sperm are produced; part of the testes |
| interstitial cells | produces male sex hormones; part of the testes |
| epididymis | environment where sperm matures; conveys sperm to ductus deferens |
| ductus deferens (vas deferens) | conveys sperm to ejaculatory duct |
| seminal vesicle | secrets alkaline fluid containing nutrients and prostaglandins |
| prostate gland | secretes alkaline fluid to neutralize acidic seminal fluid and enhances sperm mobility |
| bulbourethral gland | secretes mucus that lubricates end of penis and alkaline substances to neutralize acidity |
| scrotum | encloses and protects testes |
| penis | conveys urine and semen to outside of the body; organ of sexual intercourse; glans penis is associated with feelings of pleasure during sexual stimulation |