Class 12 · Human Reproduction

Male External Genitalia Structure — NEET Biology

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The penis is the male external genitalia. It is made up of special tissue that helps in erection of the penis to facilitate insemination. The enlarged end of penis called the glans penis is covered by a loose fold of skin called foreskin.

NCERT Biology · Class 12 · Chapter 2 · Paragraph 6
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Classify the following structures of the male reproductive system into their correct groups: Seminiferous tubules, male germ cells, Sertoli cells, Leydig cells, rete testis, vasa efferentia, epididymis, vas deferens, urethral meatus, foreskin, seminal vesicles, prostate, paired bulbourethral glands Groups: A. Primary sex organs B. Accessory ducts C. Accessory glands D. External genitalia

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Correct answer: D A → Seminiferous tubules, male germ cells, Sertoli cells, Leydig cells B → Rete testis, vasa efferentia, epididymis, vas deferens C → Seminal vesicles, prostate, paired bulbourethral glands D → Urethral meatus, foreskin

Primary sex organs (A): Testis and its components → seminiferous tubules, germ cells, Sertoli cells, Leydig cells. Accessory ducts (B): Transport structures → rete testis, vasa efferentia, epididymis, vas deferens. Accessory glands (C): Secretory structures → seminal vesicles, prostate, bulbourethral glands. External genitalia (D): Penis structures → urethral meatus and foreskin. This classification is in exact accordance with NCERT.

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The penis is the male external genitalia. It is made up of special tissue that helps in erection of the penis to facilitate insemination.
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