Human Anatomy- Male Reproductive System Study Guide Graded A+

Sperm courses through the organs of the male reproductive system in the following order: {Ans: 1. testes (scrotum) 2. epididymis 3. ductus deferens 4. seminal vesicle 5. ejaculatory duct 6. prostate gland 7. urethra 8. penis}Ejaculatory duct: {Ans: -the ejaculatory duct is formed by the union of the ductus deferens and the duct of the seminal vesicle on each side -this union occurs posterior to the urinary bladder and just above the prostate}Ductus deferens: {Ans: -it is also referred to as the vas deferens -a ductus deferens will begin at each epididymis and will have a lengthy course within the spermatic cord, through the inguinal canal, along the superior surface of the bladder and inferiorly along the posterior surface of the urinary bladder where it terminates -the ductus deferens on each side terminates by joining the duct of the seminal vesicle and thereby forming the ejaculatory duct}Seminal vesicle: {Ans: -exocrine glands function in producing seminal fluid which is added to the sperm -seminal vesicles are 1 of the 3 types of glands that function in the production of seminal fluid -collectively these glands are referred to as accessory glands of the male reproductive system}Testes: {Ans: