Seminal tract
Seminal tract is a part of the male reproductive system that is responsible for the production and transportation of sperm. The seminal tract includes several organs and structures, including the testes, epididymis, vas deferens, seminal vesicles, prostate gland, and urethra.
Etymology[edit | edit source]
The term "seminal" comes from the Latin word "semen", which means "seed". The term "tract" is derived from the Latin word "tractus", which means "a drawing out or pulling". Together, "seminal tract" refers to the pathway that the "seed" (sperm) takes from production to ejaculation.
Anatomy of the Seminal Tract[edit | edit source]
The seminal tract begins with the testes, where sperm is produced. The sperm then travels to the epididymis, where it matures and is stored. From the epididymis, the sperm moves into the vas deferens, a long tube that carries the sperm from the epididymis to the urethra.
Along the way, the sperm mixes with seminal fluid, which is produced by the seminal vesicles and the prostate gland. The seminal fluid helps to nourish the sperm and provides a medium for it to travel in. The mixture of sperm and seminal fluid is known as semen.
The final part of the seminal tract is the urethra, which carries the semen out of the body during ejaculation.
Related Terms[edit | edit source]
- Sperm: The male reproductive cell.
- Semen: The fluid that contains sperm and is ejaculated from the penis.
- Ejaculation: The process of expelling semen from the penis.
- Prostate gland: A gland in the male reproductive system that produces part of the seminal fluid.
- Testes: The male reproductive organs that produce sperm.
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