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The Male Reproductive System – Day 1
Objective:
Students will be able to identify the parts and functions of the male reproductive system.
QUESTION:
What part(s) of the male anatomy is (are) most susceptible to sexually
transmitted diseases?
Student answers may vary, but should focus on the penis after the PowerPoint presentation.
The Male Reproductive System – Anatomy
Using the word bank below, label and color the parts of the male reproductive system.
Urinary bladder*
Prostate
Seminal vescicle
Penis
Anus*
Bulbourethral
(Cowper’s) gland
Urethra
Vas deferens
Epididymis
urinary bladder
anus
penis seminal vesicle
scrotum vas deferens
Scrotum
Testis
bulbourethral (Cowper’s) gland prostate gland
epididymis testicle (testis) urethra
Check for Understanding:
1. Which 2 parts shown in the diagram are not part of the male reproductive system?
Urinary bladder & anus
2. Which part(s) is (are) on the outside of the male’s body?
Penis & scrotum
The Male Reproductive System – Function
Identify which part of the male reproductive system best matches the function stated below.
Anatomical Structure
Anatomical Function
Color on
Diagram
Penis
organ that delivers semen to the female reproductive tract
Epididymis
a mass of tightly coiled tubes cupped against the testicles that acts as a
maturation and storage place for sperm before they pass into the vas deferens
Urethra
tube that conveys both sperm and urine down the length of the penis
Testis
organ that produces sperm and the male hormones (ie: testosterone)
Scrotum
a pouch-like structure that holds and protects the testes
Seminal vescicle
sac-like structures attached to the vas deferens at one side of the bladder that
produces a sticky, yellowish fluid that provides sperm cells energy and aids in
their motility
Prostate
a structure that surrounds the urethra at the base of the bladder which produces a
milky fluid
Vas deferens
tubes that transport the sperm from the epididymis to the urethra
Bulbourethral
(Cowper’s) gland
this pea-sized structure located on the side of the urethra just below the prostate
gland produce a clear, slippery fluid that lubricates and neutralizes the urethra
Check for Understanding:
1. Trace the pathway of sperm from the site of origin out of the male body using the appropriate terms. Not all
terms from above must be used, exclude any glands or external structures.
____testes____ → __epididymis___ → ___vas
deferens___
→ __urethra___
2. Semen is composed of more than just sperm cells. What would happen to the sperm cells if the bulbourethral
gland were to stop functioning?
The sperms cells may be killed due to the acidic environment in the penis
and/or vagina.
3. What structure do you think is more important the prostate or the seminal vesicle? Support your answer with
some facts.
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Student answers may (can) vary. There is no correct answer – just needs
to be supported with sound reasoning.
EX: The prostate is more important because if it becomes enlarged (swollen)
it can constrict the urethra and prevent the passage of sperm and/or urine.