Functions of the Male Reproductive System Parts

Part Location Function
Cowper gland This can be found at each side of the base of penis This protects the sperms from excessive acid from the vagina. It produces a clear, thick secretion purposely for that.
Prostate gland This is located at the base of the urethra This gland makes a mixture of fluid called seminal fluid that mixes the sperm together and is called semen. This fluid allows sperm to swim and also provide food for them.
Sperm duct (vas deferens) These are two thin tubes from the testes to the urethra This serves as the passage way of sperms
Urethra This is a long tube that runs through the center of the penis This serves as the semen and urine passage. This makes the urethra urinogenital in function.
Epididymis This lies close in contact with the external surface of each of the testes This stores sperms temporarily. This is where the sperm is mixed with a fluid secreted by the Cowper’s gland and prostate gland to form the semen in order to keep the sperm alive.
Testes (singular testis) These are situated in the lower part of the abdomen. These produced sperms thus the male gamete
Scrotum This is the pouch of skin that hangs below the penis It holds and protects the testes
Penis This is seen in front of the scrotum and outside the human body This is organ releases semen into the female’s vagina

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