Directions: Match the parts of the male reproductive system in column A to its respective
function in column B.
А
B
1. Scrotum
2. Vas deferens
3. Seminal vesicle
a. the tube that stores sperm cells
b. secretes fluid which nourishes the sperm
c. the gland that releases the fluid that pushes out
foreign matter
d. the passageway of urine and semen
e. a pair of pouch-like sacs that protects the testes.
f. produces sugar-rich fluid that provides energy for
4. Testes
5. Penis
6. Epididymis
the
cells motility
g. glands that produce sperm cell and the male sex
7. Prostate gland
hormone
8. Urethra
9. Cowper's gland
10. Bulbourethral gland
h. external male organ with a tip called glans.
i. the passageway of sperm coming from the testes
j. another name for cowper's gland
Answers
Answer:
The correct match is as follows:
1. Scrotum - e. a pair of pouch-like sacs that protects the testes.
Explanation: The Scrotum is a sac-like structure that is located beneath the Penis and is responsible for the protection of the testes.
2. Vas deferens - i.the passageway of sperm coming from the testes
Explanation: Vas Deferens is the tube-like passage for the movement of sperms to ejaculate.
3. Seminal Vesicle - f.produces sugar-rich fluid that provides energy for sperms
Explanation: Seminal Vesicle is a sac-like structure that is responsible for nourishment and providing energy for motility to the sperms.
4 Testes - g.glands that produce sperm cells and the male sex hormones
Explanation: Testes are responsible for the production of sperm cells which is important for fertilization.
5. Penis - h.external male organ with a tip called glans.
Explanation: The Penis is the external organ in males which is responsible for sexual intercourse.
6. Epididymis - a. the tube that stores sperm cells
Explanation: Epididymis is the temporary storage house for sperms.
7. Prostate gland hormone - b. secretes fluid which nourishes the sperm
Explanation: Hormones secreted by the Prostate gland helps in nourishing the sperms and helps in keeping it healthy.
8. Urethra - d. the passageway of urine and semen
Explanation: Urethra is a small opening in the penis, which is the passage for both urine and semen.
9. Cowper's Gland - c.the gland that releases the fluid that pushes out foreign matter
Explanation: It is responsible for the lubrication of the urethra and helps in neutralizing the acidity in the urethra due to urine.
10. Bulbourethral gland - j.another name for Cowper's gland
Explanation: Another name for Cowper's gland is the Bulbourethral gland which is a pea-sized gland present on the sides of the urethra just below the prostate gland.
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Answer:
1. e
2. i
3. f
4. g
5. h
6. a
7. b
8. d
9. c
10. j
Explanation:
- Scrotum - It is a pair of pouch-like sacs that protects the testes. It maintains the required temperature for the sperm production. It is located beneath the penis.
- Vas deferens - It is the passageway of sperms coming from testes. It is a tube-like passage for the movement of sperms to ejaculate.
- Seminal vesicle - It produces sugar-rich fluid to provide energy for sperms. It is responsible for the nourishment and providing energy for the motility of the sperm.
- Testes - These are glands that produce sperm cells and male sex hormones. Sperm cells are for the fertilization and male sex hormones for the characteristic features of the male.
- Penis - It is an external male organ with a tip called glans. It is a copulatory organ and helps in the intercourse.
- Epididymis - It is the tube that stores sperm cells. It is also called a temporary storage house of sperms.
- Prostate gland - It secretes fluid which nourishes sperm. Hence, hormones released from this gland are important to keep sperm healthy.
- Urethra - It is the passageway for urine and semen. Either one of them can pass at one time.
- Cowper’s gland - It is the gland that releases the fluid that pushes out foreign matter. It lubricates urethra and neutralises the acidic environment of urethra due to urine passage.
- Bulbourethral gland - It is another name for cowper's gland. It is a pea-sized gland present on the sides of urethra and below the prostate gland.
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