MALE REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH NOTES
Name:
Puberty in Males
 During puberty, the male’s pituitary gland increases its production of a hormone called
_______. ______ travels through the bloodstream to the ____________ and causes
them to secrete ______________.
 Testosterone –
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Secondary sex characteristics –
How to Manage Emotions
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A male may:
o Become angry or say things he does not mean.
o Feel insecure or edgy for no reason.
o Be puzzled when he has such intense feelings.
He should know that changes in emotions are normal during puberty.
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Males must set limits; stick to these limits, and practice abstinence.
How to Accept Physical Changes
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Ex. – A male who lifts weights may develop a more muscular body than a male who
does not.
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Males mature at very different rates.
A male should ask his parents, guardians or physician questions he has about his growth
and development.
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Male Secondary Sex Characteristics
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Increase in height
Thicker and tougher skin
Enlargement of penis, scrotum, and testes
MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
The male reproductive system consists of organs in the male body that are involved in
____________________________________.
Functions:
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Produces male hormones (testosterone and others)
Releases sperm for fertilization of the ovum.
Most of the male reproductive system is located out of the man’s body.
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
_____________.
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The internal organs of the male reproductive system, also called
_________________________, include the following:
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o Ejaculatory ducts
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o Prostate gland
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Penis
 The penis is the male organ for _____________________________.
 It has three parts: ________________, which attaches to the wall of the abdomen;
__________________________________; and ____________________, which is the
cone-shaped end of the penis.
 The glans, _________________________________________________, is covered with
a loose layer of skin called __________________. (This skin is sometimes removed
_____________________________________________.)
 The ____________________________________________, the tube that transports
semen and urine, is at the tip of the glans penis.
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Erection –
Ejaculation -
After ejaculation, ____________________________________________________________.
Semen –
Sperm –
o Male Sperm = Y, male sperm has a smaller head and swims faster (dies quicker) than a
female sperm.
o Female Sperm = X, female sperm has a bigger head and swims slower (lasts longer) than
a male sperm.
Semen, which contains sperm, is __________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________.
When the penis is erect, the flow of urine is blocked from the urethra, ____________________
___________________________________________.
Scrotum –
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It contains the testicles (also called testes), ____________________________________.
Has a _________________________ and acts as a ___________________________ for
the testes. For normal sperm development, the testes must be at a
_______________________________________________________________________.
Special muscles in the wall of the scrotum allow it to contract and relax, moving the
testicles closer to the body for _______________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________.
Testicles (Testes) –
o Most men have ________ testes.
o The testes are responsible for
o Within the testes are coiled masses of tubes called ______________________________.
These tubules are responsible for __________________________________________
called spermatogenesis.
Epididymis 
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It functions in the __________________________________________________ that are
produced in the testes.
It also is the job of the epididymis to bring the sperm to _______________ since the
sperm that emerge from the testes are ______________________________________.
During sexual arousal, ________________________________________ into the vas
deferens.
Vas deferens –
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Ejaculatory ducts –
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Urethra –
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In males, it has the additional function of _____________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________.
When the penis is erect during sex, the flow of urine is ___________________________
_______________________________________________________________________.
Seminal vesicles –
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The seminal vesicles produce a ______________________________________ that
provides the sperm with a source of _________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________.
The fluid of the seminal vesicles makes up most of the ___________________________
_______________________________________________________________________.
Prostate gland –
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The prostate gland contributes additional ______________________________.
Prostate fluids also help to _____________________________________________.
The urethra, ____________________________________________________________,
runs through the center of the prostate gland.
Cowper’s glands –
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Theses glands produce a _____________________________________ that empties
directly into the urethra.
This fluid serves to ______________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________ may be present
due to residual drops of urine in the urethra.
HOW DOES THE MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM FUNCTION?
o The entire male reproductive system is dependent upon ________________, which are
______________________________________________ the activity of cells or organs.
The primary hormones involved in the functioning of the male reproductive system are
________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________.
o FSH and LH are _______________________________ located at the base of the brain.
FSH is ____________________________________________________________, and LH
stimulates the production of ____________________, which is necessary to continue
the process of ____________________________________.
Fertilization
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o Between 300 and 500 million sperm can be released in a single ejaculation.
o Millions of sperm will die through the journey of the vagina, uterus, and fallopian tubes.
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Problems of the Male Reproductive System
o Inguinal hernia – The protrusion of the intestines into the groin or scrotum. This occurs
when ___________________________________________________________________
________________ so that the intestines put pressure on other areas normally protect.
o Sterility - ________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________. Can be
caused by many things, including ____________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________.
o Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD’s) – Spread during sexual contact, risk of STD’s
increased with number of partners and unprotected sexual contact.
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o Cancer – Uncontrolled cell growth that destroys healthy cells, cancer can affect the
_________ and the ______________. Testicular cancer is ________________________
______________________________________________, while prostate cancer usually
affects men over the age of 55.
Steps Men Can Take for Preventive Health Care
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o Conduct regular testicular self-examinations, which can catch any unusual swelling or
lumps early and greatly increase chances for successful treatment. SEE HANDOUT!
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o Wear protective gear when playing contact sports.
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Objective Questions
What are the primary organs of the male reproductive system?
What role does each of these organs have in the production and movement of sperm in the
system?
Explain the steps males can take to protect their reproductive health.