The bladder, a hollow muscular organ, and the prostate, a walnut-sized gland, seem to share nothing in common. The bladder functions as part of the urinary system, which removes waste products from the blood and expels them from the body. The...
Sperm are produced in the male testicle (testis). The testis is filled with tiny coiled tubes (seminiferous tubules) through which sperm move as they are produced. Each seminiferous tubule is lined with sperm nurse cells (Sertoli cells) and sperm...
Sperm is made up of sperm cells suspended in fluid called semen. Sperm is produced, stored and released by a group of tissues that make up the male reproductive system. Sperm is released by a process, called ejaculation, during sexual intercourse....
The male reproductive system consists of several organs and glands. Unlike the female system which is completely internal, the male organs are both internal and external, meaning they are visible outside of the body. The male reproductive system...
Each body system is made up of organs and body parts that work together to keep the body functioning normally. Body systems work in harmony with each other, and some body systems have the job of regulating organs from other body systems. One...
The prostate gland is a mystery to many men. It is commonly regarded as a part of the male sexual anatomy that can affect urinary output. Most people, however, cannot describe the purpose of the prostate or explain how it changes during a man's...
