Male Reproductive System Parts
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- Q What are the seminal vesicles?
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The seminal vesicles are two sac-shaped structures that produce part of the thick fluid (semen) that contains sperm. The vesicles are located just above the prostate gland. Full Answer
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- Q What is the epididymis?
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The epididymis is a continuous, tightly coiled tube approximately 15-18 feet in length, which leads into the vas deferens. After sperm is produced in the testes and passes through the efferent ducts, sperm are stored and undergo maturation in the... Full Answer
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- Q What is gynecomastia?
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Dr. Stuart Linder, Plastic & Reconstructive SurgeryGynecomastia can be defined as breast tissue found in a male. In general gynecomastia can be categorized with the "Tanner "stage or levels. A mild form of gynecomastia presents with a small amount of fat usually found distributed throughout... Full Answer
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- Q How does ejaculation occur?
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You might imagine that ejaculation -- the release of seminal fluid from your body -- is limited to your penis, testicles, and other reproductive organs, but you’d be wrong. In fact, your nervous system plays a key role.Some parts of sexual arousal... Full Answer
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- Q Is semen an effective antidepressant?
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Dr. Michael Roizen, Internal MedicineSemen contains powerful-and potentially addictive-mood-altering chemicals, including testosterone, estrogen, prolactin, luteinizing hormone and prostaglandins. Some of these are absorbed through the walls of the vagina and are known to elevate mood.... Full Answer
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- Q What is semen?
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Semen is a thick, cloudy, white substance that contains sperm and other fluids. Semen is released, or ejaculated, from the penis during a man's sexual climax (orgasm).The amount of semen ejaculated varies from between a few drops to about 1 tsp (4.9 mL)... Full Answer
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- Q What is the spermatic cord?
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A spermatic cord is connected to each testicle to help keep the testicle in position and supply the penis with semen. The cord contains veins, arteries, nerves, lymph vessels and part of the tube that carries sperm called the vas deferens. The spermatic... Full Answer
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- Q What is the vas deferens?
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The vas deferens is a narrow, muscular tube that connects the testicles (where sperm is produced) to the urethra. During ejaculation, the sperm flows out of the testicles, through the vas deferens and into the tube (urethra) that leads outside the body... Full Answer
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