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The key male reproductive organs include the testes, epididymis, urethra, vas deferens, prostate gland, seminal vesicle, and penis.
The testes are composed of coiled structures called seminiferous tubules, which are the sites of sperm production. The structure on top of the seminiferous tubules in the testes is the epididymis. The sperm migrate from of the seminiferous tubules to the epididymis. Within the epididymis, the sperm mature while they are stored in this structure.
The ejaculation process begins as the penis fills with blood and becomes erect. With sufficient stimulation, mature sperm travel from the epididymis through the vas deferens, a muscular tube, which propels sperm forward through smooth muscle contractions. The sperm arrive first at the ampulla, where secretions from the seminal vesicle are added.
From the ampulla, seminal fluid is propelled forward through the ejaculatory ducts toward the urethra, passing first by the prostate gland, where a milky fluid is added to form semen. Finally, the semen is ejaculated through the far end of the urethra.
Reviewed ByReview Date: 08/12/2011
Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington, School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
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What is the common pathway in males for sperm and urine?
urethra
Can birds sperm fertilize human egg?
No. The genetic pathway is too dissimilar.
What does the pathway of the sperm cell from the testes to the penis look like?
A great big Tube
Sperm passes from the Epididymis to where?
Sperm passes from the epididymis to the vas deferens, which is a long tube that connects the epididymis to the ejaculatory duct. The vas deferens serves as a pathway for sperm to travel from the epididymis to the urethra during ejaculation.
What did women do if they do not release sperm?
A women is not capable of releasing sperm. Women release eggs. Only a male (man) can release sperm from their body. When sperm and a fertilized egg combine, a baby is made.
Does a man release sperm if sterilized?
A man that has had a vasectomy does not release sperm, however, he does ejaculate.
Can lezbians have babies if they do it together?
If they adopt. or if they get a dildo with a sperm release, get sperm from a sperm bank, and woohoo.
How vasectomy and tubal ligation affect reproduction human?
Tubal ligation blocks the pathway the egg would take. Vasectomy blocks the path sperm would take. Without the pathway, human reproduction cannot occur for that person.
Starting with the seminiferous tubules what is the pathway for sperm?
From the seminiferous tubules in the testes, sperm travel to the epididymis for maturation and storage. They then pass through the vas deferens to the ejaculatory duct, finally emptying into the urethra during ejaculation.
What is the job of the sperm tube in the male reproductive system?
The sperm tube, also known as the vas deferens, transports mature sperm from the testes to the urethra during ejaculation. It plays a crucial role in the male reproductive system by providing a pathway for the sperm to travel from the epididymis, where they are stored and matured, to be ejaculated during sexual intercourse.
What is the release of a sperm in a male called?
The release of sperm in a male is called ejaculation. This is the process by which sperm is expelled from the body through the urethra during sexual climax.
Why does the sperm not go through the uterus on the way out of the mans body?
During ejaculation, sperm travel through the vas deferens, which is a different pathway than the uterus. The vas deferens carries the sperm from the testes to the urethra, where they are ejaculated out of the penis. The sperm do not enter the uterus because they do not need to in order to fertilize an egg.
