March 8, 2008 at 12:45 pm
· Filed under Infertility
This table below summarises the organs of the males reproductive system.
| Organs of the male reproductive system |
| Structure |
Description |
Function |
| Testes |
Two oval shaped glands located outside of the abdomen Considered essential male sex organs. |
Produce sperm cells and testosterone. |
| Scrotum |
Loose sack of skin containing the testes. |
Holds testes Maintains proper temperature in the testes. |
| Spermatic cords |
Two cords attached to the testes. |
Help attach testes to scrotum Function as sperm ducts. |
| Epididymis |
Tightly coiled tube on top of testes. |
Sperm stored here to mature. |
| Vas deferens |
Long curved tube running off the epididymis into abdominal region. |
Sperm storage and transport. |
| Seminal vesicles |
Two pouches located in pelvic region behind bladder. |
Produce elements of seminal fluid, which transports and nourishes sperm. |
| Prostate gland |
Chestnut-sized gland located below the urethra. |
Produces elements of seminal fluid, which transports and nourishes sperm. |
| Ejaculatory ducts |
Two short tubes descending through the prostate gland into the urethra. |
Form merger point between the vas deferens and the seminal vesicle. |
| Urethra |
Tube running from the bladder through the prostate to the end of the penis. |
Final portion of sperm transport system. Also carries urine from body. |
| Bulbourethral glands |
Also called Cowper’s glands Two pea-sized glands located below the prostate gland. |
Secrete small amounts of seminal fluid. |
| Penis |
Male sex organ extending out from the abdomen and comprised of erectile tissue, blood vessels and sinus cavities. |
Delivers sperm into the female’s body. Eliminates urine from |
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