Male Reproductive System
Internal structure of the testis
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Connective tissue component |
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tunica albuginea |
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Tube System |
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Seminiferous tubules |
Sperm production by epithelial cells |
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tubulus rectus |
Convergence of seminiferous tubules; transport of sperm |
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rete testis |
Network of tubes which collects sperm |
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epididymus |
sperm storage; most maturation of sperm occurs here |
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ductus deferens (vas deferens) |
transport of sperm during ejaculation |
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urethra |
transport of sperm during ejaculation and urine |
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Reproductive Genitalia
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External genitalia |
Internal genitalia |
| penis | testes |
| scrotum | ejaculatory duct |
| urethra | |
| bulbourethral gland, | |
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prostate gland |
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| seminal vesicle | |
| urinary bladder
The urinary bladder isn’t part of the reproductive system, but know its relationship to the reproductive structures. |
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| Spermatic Cord | |