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| scrotum | pouch suspended from groin that contains testicles, muscles, nerves, and blood vessels |
| spermatogenesis | sperm development |
| testes | male sex gland; produces aperm cells ( 74 days) |
| primary sex characteristics | male sex organs |
| secondary sex characterisitcs | physical characterisitcds that distinguish one as a male |
| epididymis | 18' network of tiny tubes that connect the testiclesw to the sperm duct |
| vas deferens | tube leading from the epididymis to the seminal vesicle and uretha; stores sperm for 6 days |
| seminal vesicles | two sac-like pouches on either side of the prostate gland |
| seminal vesicles | produces a fluid ( fructose) helpful in activating/ transporting sperm |
| Cowper's gland | pea-sized structures (2) located on the sides of the urethra just below the prostate gland; produces a clear , lubricating fluid that lubricates the urethra and neutralizes any acidity due to residual drops of urine in the urethra |
| prostate gland | walnut sized structure that is located below the urinary bladder in front of the rectum; constributes additional alkaline flouid to the semen that helps nourish sperm |
| circumcision | `surgical removal of the foreskin of the penis |
| `external genitalia | penis, scrotal sac, testis |
| sperm | male reproductive cells that contribute X and Y chromosomes |
| testosterone | steroid hormone producedf in the testes |
| ejaculation | elimination of semen from the body |
| bladder | holds urine |
| urethra | the tube that carries urine from the bladder to outside of the body; ejaculating semen |
| erection | enlargement of the penis due to increased blood supply |
| penis | external reproductive organ that transmits semen into the female vagina |
| scrotum | regulates temperature ( lower 94 degrees) for sperm production |
