Male Reproductive System
Male Reproductive System
The Male Reproductive System (pronunciation: /meɪl rɪˈprɒdʌktɪv ˈsɪstəm/) is a complex biological system that serves several functions, most notably the production of sperm and the delivery of these sperm to the female counterpart for the purpose of fertilization.
Etymology
The term "reproductive" comes from the Latin word 'reproducere' which means 'to produce again'. The term "system" comes from the Latin word 'systema' which means 'an organized whole'.
Anatomy of the Male Reproductive System
The Male Reproductive System consists of several key components:
- Testes (pronunciation: /ˈtɛstiːz/): These are the primary organs of the male reproductive system, responsible for the production of sperm and testosterone, the primary male sex hormone.
- Epididymis (pronunciation: /ˌɛpɪˈdɪdɪmɪs/): This is a long, coiled tube that stores sperm and transports it from the testes.
- Vas Deferens (pronunciation: /væs dɪˈfɛrənz/): This is a long duct that carries mature sperm from the epididymis to the urethra.
- Prostate Gland (pronunciation: /ˈprɒsteɪt ɡlænd/): This gland produces a fluid that, together with sperm, forms semen.
- Penis (pronunciation: /ˈpiːnɪs/): This is the male organ used in sexual intercourse. It has a tube, the urethra, which carries sperm and urine from the body.
Related Terms
- Sperm: The male reproductive cell, or gamete.
- Testosterone: The primary male sex hormone.
- Fertilization: The process of combining the male gamete, or sperm, with the female gamete, or egg.
- Urethra: The duct through which urine is discharged in most mammals and which serves as the male genital duct.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Male Reproductive System
- Wikipedia's article - Male Reproductive System
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