Male reproductive system of anatomy

• Male reproductive system is responsible for producing, storing, and transporting sperm and hormones needed for reproduction.
• It consists of both internal and external organs that work together to facilitate these functions.
• Here’s a detailed look at the Male reproductive system and its organs, classified as either primary or accessory organs:

Primary Organ:

1. Testes (Testicles):

   • Located in the scrotum, the testes are the primary male reproductive organs.
   • They produce sperm (spermatozoa) and secrete testosterone.
   • Inside the testes, seminiferous tubules are where sperm is produced, while Leydig cells in surrounding tissue produce testosterone.

Accessory Organs:

Internal Accessory Organs:

2. Epididymis:

   • A coiled tube behind each testicle, it stores and matures sperm after they leave the seminiferous tubules.

3. Vas Deferens (Ductus Deferens):

   • A muscular tube that transports sperm from the epididymis to the ejaculatory duct during ejaculation.

4. Seminal Vesicles:

   • Paired glands near the bladder that produce a thick, fructose-rich fluid, which nourishes sperm and forms semen.

5. Prostate Gland:

   • A walnut-sized gland beneath the bladder that secretes an alkaline fluid. This fluid helps neutralize the acidic environment of the female reproductive tract and improves sperm motility.

6. Bulbourethral (Cowper’s) Glands:

   • Small glands under the prostate that release pre-ejaculate fluid, which lubricates the urethra and neutralizes any acidic urine.

External Accessory Organs:

7. Penis:

   • The male organ for sexual intercourse and urine excretion. It contains erectile tissue that fills with blood during arousal, enabling sperm delivery during intercourse.

8. Scrotum:

   • A pouch of skin holding the testes outside the body to maintain a lower temperature for optimal sperm production.

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