Penis: Male Reproductive organ

Seminal vesicle
Function: (Feeds the sperms)
I
•Secretes a nutrient-rich fluid
that that provides energy for

A
the sperm cells Urethra
Function
Prostate gland
Function:Produces an alkaline
H
•fluid, that neutralises the acid • Transports semen and urine out of the body
vaginal fluid. Also, increases
the motility sperms

Function:
Cowper’s gland
G
•Produces mucus that helps with Penis (Copulator)
the movement of sperm B Functions
Vas deferens (Sperm duct) F • Copulation
Function:
•Transports sperm from the • Deposits semen in the vagina
epididymis to the urethra
When cut = Vasectomy
(result: No sperms in semen)

Epididymis E C Scrotum
Function: Explain the functions of C
Spermatogenesis:
•Part where sperm cells mature  Under the influence of testosterone. Diploid cells in the
and are stored • Protects the testes
Testis D
 germinal (layer) cells in the seminiferous tubules of
the testes undergo meiosis • To keep the testes at a temperature that is lower
Produces sperms (Spermatogenesis)  to form haploid sperm cells than body temperature / optimum temperature for
(By cell division-meiosis) sperm production, which is necessary to produce
and testosterone (Male hormone) healthy sperm / so that healthy sperms can survive

Explain the consequences for reproduction if part D is found inside the body. (3) Draw a labelled diagram of a sperm cell
Tail Body Head
• Body temperature of 37oC is too high for optimal sperm production. Tail - Used for swimming Nucleus - Contains 23
chromosomes
• High temperature will lead to the formation of unhealthy sperms, (meiosis)

• Reducing the chance/s of reproduction (fertilisation).

NB: Examiner might give a scenario… i.e. Man wearing tight underwear/pants Mitochondrion Acrosome
Man sitting on a couch for a long time, watching TV Supplies energy for Secretes enzymes to digest wall
(In both situations, the testes are pulled against the body, increasing the temperature) Moving (swimming) sperms of egg cell for fertilisation