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What is the gland that encircles urethra?
Prostate
Is there cartilage in a penis?
Yes, the penis contains cartilage in the form of the corpora cavernosa and corpus spongiosum, which are responsible for maintaining the rigidity of the penis during an erection.
What is the cylinder of erectile tissue below the corpora cavernosa?
The cylinder of erectile tissue below the corpora cavernosa is known as the corpus spongiosum. It surrounds the urethra and helps to maintain the rigidity of the penis during an erection, allowing for proper function in both sexual activity and urination.
What will close if the corpus spongiosum were to become as engorged with blood?
If the corpus spongiosum were to become engorged with blood, it would increase in size and rigidity to help maintain an erection during sexual arousal. This would not close any structures, but rather contribute to the overall erectile function of the penis.
Where are the erectile locations in the relation to the urethra?
The erectile tissues associated with the penis, primarily the corpora cavernosa and the corpus spongiosum, are located surrounding the urethra. The corpora cavernosa are situated on either side of the urethra, while the corpus spongiosum, which contains the urethra, runs along the underside of the penis. This arrangement allows for the expansion and engorgement of these tissues during erection, facilitating sexual function.
What is the function of the erectile tissue?
The corpus spongiosum is the the cylinder of soft tissue that runs inferior to the corpus cavernosa. It extends from the bulb of the penis (or bulbo spongiosum) and at the distal end is continuous with the head of the penis. Through the center of the corpus spongiosum runs the urethra. While the corpus cavernosa become very solid, to form the support for the penis, the corpus corpus spongiosum remains relatively soft. This allows it to hold the urethra open so the semen can easily be released.
How many corpus cavernosum do a male have?
A male has two corpus cavernosum, which are elongated erectile tissues located along the shaft of the penis. These structures fill with blood during arousal, leading to an erection. In addition to the corpus cavernosum, there is also a single corpus spongiosum that surrounds the urethra and helps maintain its patency during erection.
Are there two columns in the corpus cavernosum?
Yes, there are two columns in the corpus cavernosum, which are cylindrical structures located within the penis. These columns run parallel to each other and are responsible for erectile function. When filled with blood during sexual arousal, they expand and cause an erection. The corpus spongiosum, which surrounds the urethra, is another important structure but is separate from the corpus cavernosum.
What is corpus plural or singular?
The singular form of "corpus" is "corpus" and the plural form is "corpora."
The male penis is said to be homologous to which female structure?
in the female the BULBS OF THE VESTIBULE is homologous to the bulbospongiosus muscle, and corpus spongiosum
Which structures are located within the penis?
The penile shaft is composed of 3 erectile columns, the 2 corpora cavernosa and the corpus spongiosum, as well as the columns' enveloping fascial layers, nerves, lymphatics, and blood vessels, all covered by skin.The shaft is the longest part of it. The head or glans is at the end of the shaft. The opening at the tip of the head, where urine and semen come out, is called the meatus.
What is the meaning of erictile tissue?
Erectile tissue refers to a type of tissue in the body that is capable of becoming engorged with blood and stiffening or becoming rigid. This can lead to physiological responses such as erection in the penis or clitoris. Examples of erectile tissue include the corpus cavernosum and corpus spongiosum in the penis.
