The lining of the male urethra and parts of the pharynx is primarily composed of stratified squamous epithelium. This type of epithelium is well-suited for areas subject to abrasion and friction, providing protection against mechanical damage and pathogens. Additionally, the urethra also has transitional epithelium in some regions, particularly in the bladder area, allowing for expansion and contraction.
Urethra has three regions in males, the prostatic urethra, membranous urethra, and the spongy urethra.
In males, the urethra carries semen as well as urine.
The urethra is part of the reproductive and urinary system of the male.
The bladder feeds into the Urethra. The urethra leads into the penis in males and into the vagina in females.
In males, the urethra expels both urine and sperm. In females, the urethra expels only urine.
In both genders, the urethra transports urine. In men, the urethra also transports semen which contains sperm cells and can impregnate a woman. In males, the urethra takes a detour through the prostate gland and seminal vesicles, so their urethrae are used for urination and ejaculation.
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The ducts deferens in males
The opening in called a urethra, in both males and females.
In both males and females, a tube called the urethra exits the bladder and leads to the outside.