1. Testes:
* Function: Produce sperm and testosterone, the primary male sex hormone.
* Location: Located in the scrotum, a sac of skin that hangs below the penis.
2. Epididymis:
* Function: Stores and matures sperm cells.
* Location: Coiled tubes located on top of each testis.
3. Vas Deferens:
* Function: Transports mature sperm from the epididymis to the ejaculatory duct.
* Location: A long, muscular tube that passes through the inguinal canal and into the pelvic cavity.
4. Ejaculatory Duct:
* Function: Connects the vas deferens to the urethra and carries sperm and secretions from the seminal vesicles and prostate gland.
* Location: Short tube located near the prostate gland.
5. Urethra:
* Function: Transports urine from the bladder and serves as the passageway for ejaculation.
* Location: Tube that runs through the center of the penis.
6. Seminal Vesicles:
* Function: Secrete a fluid that nourishes and helps sperm motility.
* Location: Paired glands located near the base of the bladder.
7. Prostate Gland:
* Function: Secretes a milky fluid that contributes to the volume of semen and helps protect sperm.
* Location: A walnut-sized gland that surrounds the urethra just below the bladder.
8. Bulbourethral Glands (Cowper's Glands):
* Function: Secrete a clear fluid that lubricates the urethra and neutralizes any acidic urine before ejaculation.
* Location: Small glands located below the prostate gland.
9. Penis:
* Function: Deposited sperm into the female reproductive tract during sexual intercourse.
* Location: External organ containing the urethra.
10. Scrotum:
* Function: A protective sac that houses the testes and helps regulate their temperature for sperm production.
* Location: Located below the penis.
These organs work together to produce, store, transport, and deliver sperm for fertilization. The production of testosterone, which influences male sexual development and characteristics, is also an essential function of the male reproductive system.
