Structure and Function of Reproductive Organs

Male Reproductive System

• Sperm are produced in tubes called seminiferous tubules
• Interstitial cells produce testosterone
• Sperm require energy and a fluid medium to swim in (semen)
• Seminal vesicles - Secrete a viscous liquid rich in fructose and prostaglandins. Fructose provides sperm with the energy needed for motility
• Prostate gland - Secretes a thin lubricating liquid containing enzymes…