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Biology Chapter 51.1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Testis | The primary male reproductive organs, which produce sperm cells and testosterone. |
| Seminiferous Tubule | One of the many tubules in the testis where sperm are produced. |
| Scrotum | The sac that contains the testes in most male animals. |
| Epididymis | The long, coiled tube that is on the surface of a testis and in which sperm mature. |
| Vas Deferens | A duct through which sperm move from the epididymis to the ejaculatory duct at the base of the penis. |
| Seminal Vesicle | One of two glandular structures in male vertebrates that hold and secrete seminal fluid. |
| Prostate Gland | A gland in males that contributes to the seminal fluid. |
| Bulbourethral Gland | One of the two glands in the male reproductive system that add fluid to the semen during ejaculation. |
| Semen | The fluid that contains sperm and various secretions produced by the male reproductive organs. |
| Penis | The male organ that transfers sperm to the female reproductive tract during sexual intercourse and that carries during out of the body. |
| Ejaculation | The expulsion of the seminal fluids from the urethra of the penis during sexual intercourse. |