Stallion Reproductive System By: K. Matthews Modified 2010 by B. Purswell
What is the function of the male reproductive system? Produce sperm and hormones – Testosterone Storage and maturation of sperm Produce semen Copulatory organ (penis) delivers semen to female
Components Testes Epididymis Spermatic cord Vas Deferens Accessory Sex Glands Penis Sheath
Testes Primary organ of reproduction in male Produce sperm and male sex hormones – Testosterone Do not remain inside body cavity – Chriptorchid – In-fertility
Testes
Scrotum Aids in temperature control of the testes Support of the testes Protection of the testes
Scrotum
Testes/Scrotum
Spermatic Cord Contains life-support vessels Aids in regulating temperature of testes Supports the testes
Spermatic Cord
Epididymis Concentration of spermatozoa (sperm cells) Storage of spermatozoa Transport of spermatozoa Maturation of spermatozoa
Epididymis
Vas Deferens Transport of spermatozoa to accessory glands
Accessory Sex Glands Vesicular Gland – Contributes fluid, energy substrates, buffers to semen Prostate Gland – Contributes fluid to semen Bulbourethral Gland – Flushes urine residue from urethra
Accessory Sex Glands
Urethra Transports semen
Glans Penis Male organ of copulation
Sheath Encloses and protects free end of penis