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Male Reproduction
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What are the 2 functions of the testes? | To produce sperm and the hormone testosterone. |
| Where does the sperm go after it leaves the epididymis? | Sperm goes to the vas deferens. |
| What happens to a sperm after it enters the female’s body? | Once inside the female reproductive tract, the sperm cells must swim through the cervix and into the uterus to reach the fallopian tubes and female egg. |
| What are two reasons why semen (or seminal fluids) are important to the survival of the sperm? | Help to keep the sperm cells viable and for motility |
| How long can sperm live in the females body? | 5 days |
| Why does sperm have so much mitochondria? | mitochondria supplies the energy needed for the sperm to perform its function of traveling to and later fertilizing the egg. |