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Given below is the outline of the male reproductive system:(i) Name the parts labelled 1 to 5(ii) State the function of the parts labelled 1 and 4.(iii) Name the cells of part 5 that produce testosterone.(iv) Why is the structure 5 present outside the body in the scrotal sacs?(v) What is semen ? |
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Answer» 1- Prostate gland 2-Cowper's gland 3- Urethra 4- Sperm duct 5- Testis (ii) 1- Prostate gland-It secretes an alkaline matter which neutralizes the acidity of the urethra. 4- Sperm duct -It carries sperms from epididymis to the urethra. (iii) Cells of Leydig. (iv) Testis is located in the scrotal sacs so that they can maintain a low temperature than the body cavity. This trow temperature is necessary for the maturation of sperms. (v) Semen is the mixture of sperms and secretions of the seminal vesicles, prostate gland and Cowper's gland. |
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