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Male Reproductive System
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What is the main external organ of the male reproductive system?
The penis is the main external organ of the male reproductive system.
What are the male reproductive glands called?
The male reproductive glands are called testes.
Where is sperm stored before ejaculation?
Sperm is stored in the epididymis before ejaculation.
What is the function of the scrotum?
The scrotum maintains the temperature of the testes necessary for sperm production.
What is the role of the vas deferens?
The vas deferens transports sperm from the epididymis to the ejaculatory ducts.
What fluid do seminal vesicles produce?
Seminal vesicles produce a fluid that nourishes and helps transport sperm.
What is the prostate gland's function in the male reproductive system?
The prostate gland adds fluid to semen that increases sperm motility.
What role does the penis play in reproduction?
The penis delivers sperm into the female reproductive system during intercourse.
What is the urethra's role in the male reproductive system?
The urethra carries sperm out of the body through the penis.
How does testosterone influence male reproduction?
Testosterone regulates sperm production and maintains male secondary sexual characteristics.
What part of the male anatomy regulates testicular temperature?
The cremaster muscle helps regulate testicular temperature.
How do the bulbourethral glands function in the male reproductive system?
The bulbourethral glands secrete a pre-ejaculatory fluid that lubricates the urethra.
What differentiates sperm from semen?
Sperm are reproductive cells, while semen is the fluid that contains sperm.
Why is the male reproductive system located outside the body?
The male reproductive system, specifically the testes, is outside to keep sperm at a lower temperature essential for proper development.
Which hormone is primarily responsible for male secondary sexual characteristics?
Testosterone is primarily responsible for male secondary sexual characteristics.
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