The Male Reproductive System

What does the seminal vesicle do?

Makes a fluid called seminal fluid, for sperm to swim in. Sperm + Fluid = Semen.

What does the prostate gland do?

Also makes fluid for the sperm to swim in.

What does the epididymis do?

Collects and stores the sperm from the testis.

What does the testis do?

After puberty, sperm are made in the testes all the time.

What is a scrotum?

The bag of skin that holds the testes.

What is a urethra?

The tube passing through the penis which carries urine and semen.

What is the foreskin?

A flap of skin that protects the head of the penis. It is sometimes removed for religious or medical reasons.

What does the penis do?

When sexually stimulated, the erectile tissue of the penis fills with blood and becomes hard erect. During the male org**m, the penis ejaculates semen.

What does the sperm duct do?

Carries the sperm from the testes.

What does the bladder do?

Contains urine.

What does the seminal fluid do?

It nourishes the sperm and provides a liquid to swim in.