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Reproductive System
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Epididymis | The coiled tube attached to the outside of the testicles |
| Seminal Vesicle | The gland the produces fluids that mix with the sperm to create semen |
| Vas Deferens | The tube that runs from the testicles to the seminal vesicles |
| Prostate Gland | The gland located at the base of the bladder, just inside of the anus. |
| Cowper's Gland | The gland located at the top of the urethra inside a male body. |
| Glans | The head or "Tip" of the penis |
| Semen | The fluid that contains sperm mixed with the fluids from the seminal vesicle and prostate gland. |
| Pre-Ejaculatory Fluid | The small drop of liquid created by the Cowper's gland to clean out the urethra before ejaculation |
| Erection | When the spongy tissue in the penis fills up with blood and becomes stiff. |
| Ejaculation | When semen, usually about a teaspoon, comes out of an erect penis |