Male reproductive system

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Broader Terms

reproductive system

Narrower Terms

epididymis, penis, prostate, seminal vesicle, testis

Related Terms

blood testis barrier, urology

Scope Note

male reproductive organs of any species; in humans, divided into the external organs (penis, scrotum, and urethra) and the internal organs (testis, epididymis, vas deferens, seminal vesicles, ejaculatory ducts, prostate, and bulbourethral glands).

Facts

  • Organs located outside of the body and around the pelvic region of a male.
  • Like the female reproductive system, the male reproductive system is essential to the perpetuation of life.
  • The male reproductive system is made up of specific organs and tissues.
  • Perhaps the simplest way to describe the male reproductive system is to start with the end product, the mature Spermatozoon.

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