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Male Reproduction
Terms from the Male Reproduction System
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| epididymis | structure on the top of the testes where sperm mature |
| prostate gland | gland that produces fluid that helps keep sperm alive |
| scrotum | holds the testes and helps regulate their temperature |
| seminal vesicles | two small glands that secrete fluid rich in sugar that nourishes and helps sperm move |
| urethra | a narrow tube through which urine and semen pass out of the body |
| sperm | male reproductive cell |
| vas deferens | two long tubes that act as passageways for sperm |
| cowpers gland | two small glands that secrete fluid into the urethra |
| testes | two glands that produce testosterone and sperm cells |
| semen | mixture of sperm and fluids from the seminal vesicles, prostate gland, and cowper's gland |
| penis | the male reproductive organ |
| ejaculation | the passage of semen from the penis |
| testosterone | male reproductive hormone |
| nocturnal emission | the natural release of semen during sleep |
| pituitary gland | produces hormones in both males and females that start the process of puberty and adolescence |