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CDC 1-2
Male reproductive system
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The _____ are two oval-shaped structures. Primary sex organs.They are made of a tough, fibrous capsule composed of connective tissue | testes |
| Within the testes, there are many coiled tubules called _____. | seminiferous tubules |
| Coiled tubule that is located on the top and to the side of each testis. | Epididymis |
| A tubule that connects the epididymis with the seminal vesicle. | Vas deferens |
| The part of the system that passes through the prostate gland and on to the urethra. | Ejaculatory duct |
| A semiround organ that surrounds the beginning of the urethra, just below the urinary bladder. | Prostate gland |
| Tubule that leads from the urinary bladder to the exterior of the body. | Urethra |
| The is composed of both erectile and connective tissue. | penis |
| Erectile tissue is comprised mainly of masses of _____. | blood vessels |
| The distal end of the penis is called the ______. | glans penis |
| The urethra extends along the lower interior surface of the penis and opens to the exterior of the body through an opening called the ______. | external urinary meatus |
| Sperm cells are produced in the _____ and transported to the epididymis where they mature. | testes |
| The ______ also secretes a fluid into the ejaculatory duct that helps protect the sperm from acidic secretions present in the female vagina. | prostate gland |
| The _______ (semen) are then released into the vagina during sexual intercourse. | sperm and fluid secretions |
| Is responsible for growth of body hair, thickening of the skin, thickening and strengthening of the bones. • Enlargement of the larynx and thickening of the vocal cords, which result in a lower-pitched voice. | Testosterone |