THE MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM

ARISTA HERREROS, EDWAR GONDRA RAMOS, MANUEL KERINO KENNY SANTOS RAVICHAGUA, OSCAR ROQUE SEGURA, JOSE TEJEDA LAVADO, SILVANA VICENTE FLORES, NESTOR

The sex cells (spermatozoa) or sperm are produced in the male gonads or testes.
Scrotum is a sac located outside the body that houses the testes.

Spermatogenesis requires a lower temperature than body temperature for safe development of sperm.

. Testosterone is the main male hormone Epididymis is located at the top of each testes which are a group of ducts that store sperm Glands

.Prostate

.Cowpers

The Male Reproductive System

Urinary bladder Symphysis pubis

Ureter

Vas deferens

Urethra Penis Glans penis Prepuce

Seminal vesicle Ejaculatory duct Prostate gland Bulbourethral gland Epididymis Testes Scrotum
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Spermatozoon

Head

Microscopic cell Consists of a head and tail (flagellum) Genetic material (chromosomes) are located in the head Motility occurs by means of the flagellum

Midpiece

Tail

Flagellum

NOTE: Identical twins result from one ovum splitting after being fertilized by a single sperm. Fraternal twins are the result of two sperm fertilizing two ova.

The Sperm Pathway Seminal vesicles Testes

Ejaculatory duct

Sperm

Prostate gland

Epididymis

Urethra

Vas deferens

Expulsion from the body

The testes are two glands ovoid, one on each side of the penis of about 5 cm long and 2.5 cm in diameter and weighing 10 to 15 grams, Produce germ cells male or sperm and male sex hormones or androgens.

Epididymides two comma-shaped structures of about 4 cm in length. In the epididymis is where the sperm are stored for spending final stages of maturation. The epididymis helps expel sperm into the Vas deferens during sexual arousal.

The penis is the organ of copulation in humans. Serves common outlet for urine and semen or seminal fluid. Consists of a body and a root. The human penis is composed of three columns of erectile tissue: Two corpora cavernosa lie next to each other on top a spongy body. while the latter is at the bottom.

a very sensitive area, is the end of the corpus spongiosum and the widest part of it. Coneshaped and is covered by a fold of loose skin

THE FORESKIN, which can be pulled back, to leave the glans exposed, or may even be eliminated through a simple surgery (circumcision, very useful in cases of phimosis.

The urethra is a muscular tube that carries urine and semen to the external opening of the urethra or urethral meatus located at the end of the glans. For descriptive purposes, the male urethra is divided into 3 parts: Prostatic urethra membranous urethra spongy urethra Prostatic urethra is about 3 cm in length and begins at the internal opening Urethra at the bladder trigone.

Is the abrupt release semen from the urethra to the outside due to a reflex sympathetic coordinated by the lumbar region of the spinal cord It occurs when a man reaches orgasm. During ejaculation the penis rhythmic contractions occur. The duration of each rhythmic contraction is 0.6 to 0.7 seconds and that can occur between 10 and 15 rhythmic contractions.

cryptorchism

anorchism

hypospadias

Developmental Defects

epispadias

hydrocele

varicocele

phimosis

aspermia

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Inflammatory Conditions Prostatitis inflammation of the prostate

Other Conditions Peyronies disease curvature of the penis due to a hardening in the interior penis structure

Balanitis
inflammation of the glans penis Epididymitis inflammation of the epididymis

Seminoma
common tumor of the testicles

Chancroids
venereal sore caused by a bacterial infection

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Male Examination Digital rectal exam (DRE) checks for rectal and prostate abnormalities Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) is a blood test to screen for prostate cancer Semen analysis determines quality and quantity of sperm

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The most common surgery of the male reproductive system is circumcision.

Other Procedures
Epididymectomy Prostatectomy Orchiectomy Vasectomy NOTE: The reversing of a vasectomy is called a vasovasostomy

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Medications are given for the following reasons: Hormone replacement therapy To restore sexual function To build muscle mass
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