NEETZoologyHuman Reproduction
What is the function of the penis?
Options
- ATo store sperms
- BTo provide nutrition to germ cells
- CTo facilitate insemination
- DTo transport sperms
Correct answer
C. To facilitate insemination
Step-by-step solution
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. The male accessory glands include paired seminal vesicles, a prostate and paired bulbourethral glands. Secretions of these glands constitute the seminal plasma which is rich in fructose, calcium and certain enzymes. The secretions of bulbourethral glands also helps in the lubrica