Question

Describe the human male reproductive system.

Answer 1

Human male reproductive system:-

The human male reproductive system comprises testes, epididymis, vas deferens, Cowper’s glands, prostate gland and penis.

1. Testes

• Testes produce male gametes and sperms.
• To maintain the temperature 2–3°C lower than the body temperature, the scrotum is located outside the body cavity.

2. Epididymis

• The epididymis stores sperms temporarily.

3. Vas deferens

• Each epididymis continues further as a sperm duct or vas deferens.

4. Seminal vesicles

• The seminal vesicles produce a secretion which is responsible for the transport of sperms.

5. Prostate gland

• It is a bilobed structure which surrounds the urethra.
• It pours an alkaline secretion into the semen.

6. Cowper’s glands

• These are two small ovoid glands.
• They open into the urethra.
• Its secretion serves as a lubricant.

7. Penis

• The urethra passes through the penis.
• It carries either urine or semen at a given time.