Question

task 1: fill in the blanks

1. the __________ is the external male sexual organ.
2. the testes are found in a sack called the __________.
3. the corpus __________ is spongy erectile tissue that contains 90% of the blood during an erection.
4. the __________ are the reproductive cells/gametes produced by the testes.
5. __________ gland makes a clear fluid rich in mucoproteins that makes up 5% of the semen.
6. another term for testicle is __________.
7. the __________ stores and matures the sperm.
8. __________ produce the majority of the fluid found in the semen.
9. both semen and urine are transported in the __________.
10. found within the glans, the __________ is the enlarged end portion of the urethra.
11. the __________ is a canal formed by the union of the vas deferens with ducts from the seminal vesicles. it transports semen during ejaculation.
12. the __________ is located under the bladder and creates a milky fluid that contributes to the semen.

Explanation:

1. The penis is the external male sexual organ.
2. The testes are in the scrotum.
3. Corpus cavernosum is spongy erectile - tissue with much blood during erection.
4. Sperm are the male reproductive cells produced by testes.
5. Bulbourethral gland makes a fluid for semen.
6. Testicle is another term for testis.
7. Epididymis stores and matures sperm.
8. Seminal vesicles produce most of semen's fluid.
9. Urethra transports semen and urine.
10. Navicular fossa is in the glans and is an enlarged end of urethra.
11. Ejaculatory duct is formed by vas deferens and seminal vesicle ducts and transports semen during ejaculation.
12. Prostate gland is under the bladder and makes a milky fluid for semen.

Answer:

1. penis
2. scrotum
3. corpus cavernosum
4. sperm
5. bulbourethral
6. testicle
7. epididymis
8. seminal vesicles
9. urethra
10. navicular fossa
11. ejaculatory duct
12. prostate gland