Male Reproductive System

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Testis
Contains seminiferous tubules.
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Seminiferous tubules
Cells lining this structure undergo spermatogenesis.
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Epidiymis
Stores sperm until they are motile.
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Vas deferens
Carry sperm from the epididymis during *********** towards the penis.
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Seminal vesicles
Secrete mucus into the vas deferens, which contains chemicals including fructose, respired by the sperm for energy.
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Prostate gland
Secretes a zinc-containing prostate fluid - it is alkaline.
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Scrotum
It has a protective function - acts as a climate control system for the testes (they must be slightly cooler than body temperature).
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Cells lining this structure undergo spermatogenesis.

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Seminiferous tubules

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Stores sperm until they are motile.

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Carry sperm from the epididymis during *********** towards the penis.

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Secrete mucus into the vas deferens, which contains chemicals including fructose, respired by the sperm for energy.

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