Science reproductive system

• Testes - male gonad responsible for the production of sperm cells and hormones such as testosterone
• Seminiferous tubules - produces sperm through a cell division process called spermatogenesis
• Hormones in the Male reproductive system:

  • Follicle-Stimulating hormone
  • Luteinizing hormone
  • Testosterone
• Follicle-stimulating hormone - stimulates spermatogenesis
• Luteinizing hormone - stimulates production of testosterone
• Testosterone - stimulates the development of male secondary sex characteristics and spermatogenesis
• Ducts:

  • Epididymis
  • Vas deferens
  • Urethra
• Epididymis - site of sperm maturation and storage
• Vas deferens - tube connecting the epididymis to the urethra
• Urethra - passageway for the exit of sperm and urine
• Accessory glands:

  • Prostate gland
  • Seminal vesicles
  • Bulbourethral gland
• Prostate gland - alkaline fluid that neutralizes the acids in the female reproductive system
• Seminal vesicles - fluid rich in sugars that give sperm cells energy
• Bulbourethral gland - neutralizes traces of acidic urine in the urethra
• Supporting structures:

  • Scrotum
  • Penis
• Scrotum - holds the testes
• Penis - male organ that deposits the sperm