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 Testis/testicle / der Hoden |
 Organ where sperm is made |
 Penis / der Penis |
Has two functions (reproductive and urinary);
the male sex organ which makes it possible for males to participate in sexual intercourse and contains the urethra which allows for the passage of urine |
 Sperm / das Spermium |
 Male sex cell or gamete (product of meiosis) |
 Epididymis / der Nebenhoden |
Sperm is stored and matures here
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Seminal vesicles / die Samenblase
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Two small glands that secrete fluid that will form about 70% of the semen released during ejaculation; fluid contains enzymes, mucus and nutrients (fructose) for sperm cells
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 Semen / der Samen |
 FLUID made by the glands; it helps sperm live longer, travel better and feeds them |
 Urethra / die Harnsamenröhre |
Tube inside the penis that allows passage of urine and semen
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 Vas deferens / der Samenleiter |
Tube that TRANSPORTS sperm to the penis
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 Bulbourethral gland (Cowper's) |
 Makes acidic fluid that cleans the urethra (from urine) to protect sperm |
 Prostate / die Prostata |
Produces about 20-30% of the milky fluid in semen
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Scrotum / der Hodensack
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Sac that holds testicles and controls their temperature
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Glans /die Eichel
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Head of penis and opening of the urethra; attaches to foreskin (Forehaut) or prepuce
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