male reproduction system
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Stephranieri on December 6, 2011
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 scrotum | sac that regulates the temperature of the testicles |
| sperm | cells produced in the testicles |
| erection | when blood fills the penis and the penis becomes still or hard |
| testosterone | male hormone |
| hernia | occurs when the intestines rupture through a weak spt in the abdominal wall and push into the scrotum. |
| urethra | brings urine and semen outside the body through the penis |
| prostate gland | secretes an alkaline fluid added to semen to make the sperm live longer |
| seminal vesicle | secretes a sugary fluid added to semen |
| epididymis | where sperm are stored |
| cowpers gland | secretes a lubricating fluid added to semen |
| vas deferens | tube that carries the sperm from the epidiymis |
| testicles | where sperm are manufactured |
| sterility | inability to reproduce due to poor quality sperm or too little sperm |
| penis | the male organ of sex that releases semen and uring outside the body |
| semen | fluid ejaculated through the penis |
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