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Male Reproductive System Vocabulary

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SCROTUMthe loose pouch-like sac of skin that hangs behind the penis. It contains the testicles.
TESTICLES (TESTES)Oval organs the size of large olives that lie in the scrotum. The testes are responsible for making testosterone.
EPIDIDYMISlong coiled tube that rests on the backside of each testicle. It transports and stores the sperm cells.
VAS DEFERENSa long, muscular tube that travels from the epididymis into the pelvic cavity, just behind the bladder.
URETHRAthe tube that carries urine from the bladder to the outside of the body. In males, it also expels the semen when the man reaches orgasm.
SEMINAL VESICLESsac-like pouches that attach to the vas deferens near the base of the bladder. The seminal vesicles produce a sugar-rich fluid (part of semen) that provides sperm with a source of energy.
PROSTATE GLANDa walnut-sized structure that is located below the urinary bladder in front of the rectum. It also adds nourishing fluid to the semen.
BULBOURETHRAL GLANDSpea-sized structures located on the sides of the urethra just below the prostate gland. These glands produce a clear, slippery fluid that empties directly into the urethra. This liquid is a component of semen.
PENISThe male sexual organ.


ESL Teacher, Reading Specialist
Maine East High School
Park Ridge, IL

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