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List the functions of the penis.


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Penis:

  1. The penis is an external male reproductive organ located above the scrotum and hangs in front of the testes.
  2. This thick muscular organ comprises a spongy tissue surrounding the urethral tube and has a layer of skin outside called the foreskin.
  3. The functions of the penis are as follows:
  • It acts as a passage for urination and sperm ejaculation.
  • It helps to deposit the semen in the female reproductive tract.

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