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Vas Deferens
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Urethra 5
Epididymis
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Cowpers
Glands
The Male Reproductive System
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Prostate
Gland
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The Male Reproductive System
Terms and definitions of the male reproductive system
1.
Bladder------Stores Urine
3.Vas Deferens---thin cords, passageway and
storage place for sperm
4.Penis– Organ of reproduction, it provides a passageway for the
urethra carrying urine or sperm. It is also the organ for sexual
pleasure, ie the orgasm.
5.Urethra- Passageway for semen and urine. It is about 9 inches long
and it goes through the prostate gland. A flap at the opening of the
bladder closes prior to ejaculation so urine and semen do not mix.
6. Epididymis– Comma shaped structure by the testes, it stores
immature sperm.
7. Foreskin– Fold of loose skin covering the penis. The skin is cut away during a
procedure called circumcision.
8. Glans Penis– Tip or head of the penis
9. Testicle (Testes)– gonads inside the scrotum, they produce testosterone and
sperm at the onset of puberty.
10. Scrotum– Sac like pouch in the groin that holds the testes and regulates the
temperature of the testes so sperm are viable.
11. Seminal Vesicles– 2 glands at the end of the vas deferens that secrete fluid that
provide energy to the sperm, the fluid is called semen.
13 Prostate Gland- Provides fluid for the sperm to live longer and it neutralizes
the vagina so the sperm do not die rapidly.
15. Cowpers Glands- These are small glands on each side of the urethra that
secrete a lubricating fluid as the male becomes aroused. The fluid contains
sperm. A pregnancy can occur without penetration of the vagina or ejaculation!
Woops!!
Male Physiology
Erection- an involuntary reaction that occurs when the penis fills with
blood. This is caused by a large number of sensitive nerve ending in the
penis and scrotum
Circumcision
Pros and Cons to circumcision
Easier to clean
Peer pressure
Religious reasons
The trauma involved
Decrease in Sexual
stimulation
Pathway of the Sperm
Ejaculated
out of the
penis
Fact:
A sperm takes four weeks to mature
Sperm are the smallest cells in the body, 0.05 millimeters
About 300 million mature everyday
I need a
nap
after all
that !
They can live about 1 month, then they die.
They have to swim about 8 inches to reach the egg.
Sperm swim about 5 mm per minute, and it’s in fact, five body
lengths of the sperm per second. So if you scaled them up, if
they were the size of a salmon, that would be the equivalent
of the salmon swimming along at 500 miles an hour, or a
whale doing 15,000 miles an hour. So the sperm are pretty
snappy. They get to the egg pretty fast, certainly within a day
or so.
Ejaculation- the expulsion of the seminal fluid
from the penis. A normal amount is equal to a
teaspoon and contains approximately 300-500
million sperm!!!! OMG how many sperm does
it take to fertilize an egg???
FYI- Sperm can live up to 5 days!
Orgasm- explosive discharge of neuromuscular
tension as a result of muscle contraction. It
helps sperm move through the urethra. There
is a rest period between orgasms.
Vasectomy, cutting the Vas Deferens
Pros--- Easier , simple procedure
It’s relatively permanent
Cons---Swelling, pain, infection
Testicular cancer is the most common
type of cancer in males ages 15-35. It is
curable if caught early.
Examples of Testicular cancer
Video information on testicular cancer
• testicular
cancer://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SuEj98FOtyU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SuEj98FOtyU
Moderate Amount of
Incidence among
young males.
Highest rate
among whites
Self Testicular Exam- A procedure done regularly to detect
abnormalities that may indicate cancer. Check once a month for life!
How Prostate Cancer Affects
the Male Reproductive System
Where the
Cancer
Started
Youtube video “Starting the Blue Cure Foundation to
End Prostate Cancer.
Prostate Cancer Video (5:47)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1AiY_G
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Prostate Cancer in the USA
Color on Map
Interval
States
120.0 to 148.1
Alaska, Arizona, California,
Florida, Hawaii, Indiana, Iowa,
Kentucky, Missouri, New
Mexico, Ohio, Oregon, Vermont,
and Wisconsin
148.2 to 160.9
Arkansas, Colorado, Kansas,
Montana, New Hampshire,
North Carolina, South Carolina,
Tennessee, Texas, Washington,
and West Virginia
161.0 to 169.8
Alabama, Georgia, Idaho,
Illinois, Maine, Maryland,
Massachusetts, Michigan,
Nebraska, North Dakota,
Pennsylvania, and South Dakota
Dark blue
169.9 to 207.2
Connecticut, Delaware, District
of Columbia, Louisiana,
Minnesota, Mississippi, New
Jersey, New York, Oklahoma,
Rhode Island, Utah, Virginia,
and Wyoming
Light Grey
Did not meet USCS data quality
criteria
Nevada
Light green
Medium green
Medium blue
The exact causes of bowel cancer are not certain,
but it is believed that lifestyle and environmental
factors, such as a high-fat, low-fiber diet and a
lack of physical activity can contribute to the
disease. Polyps on the bowel, even if initially
benign, can become malignant and lead to cancer.
Colonoscopies are recommended for middle age
men for early diagnosis.
Second highest
rating
Inguinal Hernia– a weakness in the tissue causing the intestines
to push through the abdominal cavity and into the scrotum.
This is common in males
Example of an Inguinal Hernia
Abdominal
Wall
Intestines through the
abdominal cavity
Animated Inguinal Hernia Repair
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_G2x8j
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That’s the Male Story.
Do you have any
questions so far????