Penis Map Answers
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1. Bladder:
What It Is: A hollow organ that stores urine.
Why It's Important: It allows for the controlled release of urine, helping to maintain urinary health and fluid balance.
2. Pubic Bone:
What It Is: A bone located in the lower front part of the pelvis.
Why It's Important: Provides structural support and protection for pelvic organs.
3. Root of the Penis:
What It Is: The base part of the penis that attaches to the pelvic bones.
Why It's Important: Anchors the penis to the body, providing stability during erection and intercourse.
4. Vas Deferens:
What It Is: A duct that transports sperm from the epididymis to the ejaculatory ducts.
Why It's Important: Essential for the movement of sperm during ejaculation.
5. Penis Shaft:
What It Is: The elongated, cylindrical part of the penis.
Why It's Important: Contains erectile tissue that becomes engorged with blood to facilitate erection.
6. Corpus Cavernosum:
What It Is: One of two columns of erectile tissue in the penis.
Why It's Important: Fills with blood to enable erection.
7. Corpus Spongiosum:
What It Is: A column of spongy tissue surrounding the urethra.
Why It's Important: Prevents the urethra from pinching closed during erection, ensuring semen can be ejaculated.
8. Epididymis:
What It Is: A coiled tube at the back of each testis.
Why It's Important: Stores and matures sperm cells.
9. Glans Penis:
What It Is: The sensitive bulbous tip of the penis.
Why It's Important: Plays a crucial role in sexual arousal and pleasure.
10. Foreskin (Prepuce):
What It Is: The retractable fold of skin covering the glans penis.
Why It's Important: Provides protection and lubrication for the glans penis.
11. Testis:
What It Is: Male reproductive glands that produce sperm and testosterone.
Why It's Important: Essential for reproduction and the production of male hormones.
12. Scrotum:
What It Is: A pouch of skin containing the testes.
Why It's Important: Regulates the temperature of the testes for optimal sperm production.
13. Rectum:
What It Is: The final section of the large intestine.
Why It's Important: Stores feces before they are expelled from the body.
14. Ampulla:
What It Is: An enlarged portion of the vas deferens.
Why It's Important: Acts as a reservoir for sperm.
15. Seminal Vesicle:
What It Is: Glands that secrete seminal fluid, which is a major component of semen.
Why It's Important: Provides nutrients and fluid to support and transport sperm.
16. Ejaculatory Duct:
What It Is: A duct formed by the union of the vas deferens and the seminal vesicle duct.
Why It's Important: Transports semen to the urethra during ejaculation.
17. Prostate Gland:
What It Is: A gland surrounding the urethra at the base of the bladder.
Why It's Important: Produces a fluid that nourishes and protects sperm.
18. Cowper’s Gland:
What It Is: Small glands located below the prostate.
Why It's Important: Produces a pre-ejaculate fluid that lubricates the urethra and neutralizes any acidity.
19. Corpus Spongiosum:
What It Is: A column of spongy tissue surrounding the urethra.
Why It's Important: Prevents the urethra from pinching closed during erection, ensuring semen can be ejaculated.
20. Urethra:
What It Is: A tube that carries urine from the bladder and semen from the ejaculatory ducts out of the body.
Why It's Important: Essential for the excretion of urine and the ejaculation of semen.
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