Male Reproductive System Yellow Book Chapter 3 Lesson One Pg. 29
Vocabulary __________: the male sex hormone produced by the testes and controls the production of sperm. Sperm: ______________________
Male Reproductive System Testes: male sex glands which produce sperm and manufacture testosterone. Scrotum: ___________________ ______________________________ Epididymis: coiled structure located on the back side of each testes Penis: tube like organ that functions in both sexual reproduction and the elimination of urine Semen: ___________________ _____________________________ Vas Deferens: Tube that leads from the epididymis to the urethra Urethra: __________________ ____________________________
The Reproductive Glands The purpose of these glands is to add secretions that support the sperm as they move through the reproductive system. ___________: help make the sperm mobile and provide them with nourishment. ___________: secretes an alkaline fluid that mixes with sperm. ___________: secrete a clear mucus into the urethra, neutralizes any acid or urine.
Concerns of the Male Reproductive System Nocturnal Emissions: ejaculations while a male is sleeping. -_______________________ Hernia: __________________________ ____________________________________
Male concerns continued… Sterility: the inability to produce offspring -problems with the sperm -overheating of the testes -exposure to certain chemicals -problems with the male reproductive organs STD’s: ____________________________ -certain STD’s can lead sterility by damaging the male reproductive system
Testicular Cancer -Main risk factor: undescended testes Signs and symptoms… ____________________________ I found early the cure rate is very high. Self exams help with early detection.
Prostate Cancer 2nd most common form of cancer in men Symptoms: -__________________
Care of the Male Reproductive System __________________________ Proper care (includes but not limited to-wearing proper safety equipment)