3.9a Male Reproductive System

Recall the structure and function of the male and female reproductive systems

1. Bladder - Stores urine

2. Testis - Meiosis (produces gametes - sperm cells)

3. Epididymis - Stores sperm cells

4. Vas deferens - Carries sperm cells to penis (tube)

5. Prostate - adds 20/30% of volume of semen, contains sugars, alkali (neutralise acidic secretions within vagina)

6. Seminal Vesicles - 70% of semen, contains "
Sperm cells are combined with prostate and seminal vesicle secretions to create semen

7. Urethra - Takes semen down penis, also exit for urine

8. Penis - Carry sperm cells into vagina during sexual intercourse