Development :
- The male reproductive system responsible for the production, storage and delivery of sperm.
Organs :
- 1. Testes: The primary male reproductive organs responsible for producing sperm and testosterone.
- 2. Epididymis: A coiled tube located on the back of each testicle where sperm mature and are stored.
- 3. Vas Deferens: Tubes that carry mature sperm from the epididymis to the urethra during ejaculation.
- 4. Seminal Vesicles: Glands that produce a significant portion of semen, providing nutrients and fluid to sperm.
- 5. Prostate Gland: Produces a fluid that nourishes and protects sperm, forming part of semen.
- 6. Bulbourethral Glands: Also known as Cowper's glands, they secrete a clear fluid that lubricates the urethra and neutralizes acidity in the urethra.
- 7. Urethra: A tube that carries urine and semen out of the body through the penis, though not simultaneously.
- 8. Penis: The external male reproductive organ that contains the urethra and is involved in sexual intercourse and urination.
- 9. Scrotum: A sac of skin and muscle that houses the testes, helping to regulate their temperature for optimal sperm production.
- 10. Hypothalamus and Pituitary Gland: Control the production and release of hormones that regulate the functions of the male reproductive system, including testosterone.