1. Male Reproductive System
Chapter 7
Male Reproductive System
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2. Chapter 7
Objective 1: Identify organs and structures of the male reproductive system.
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3. Male Reproductive System Function
The functions of the male reproductive system are:
to produce, sustain, and transport sperm
to secrete the hormone testosterone
Sperm are the male reproductive germ cells
What is the purpose of testosterone? Answer: Testosterone stimulates the development of the male reproductive organs and secondary sex characteristics, such as facial hair.
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4. Organs
The organs of the male reproductive system include the external genitalia:
the penis
scrotum, within which are contained the testes and an initial section of the vas deferens
The penis and urethra are shared with the urinary system.
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5. Organs (cont’d) Internally, the male pelvis includes:
a major portion of the vas deferens
the seminal vesicles
the prostate gland.
The penis and urethra are shared with the urinary system.
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6. Male Reproductive Organs
What are the principal male reproductive organs?
The urethra and penis are shared with the urinary system.
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7. Male Reproductive System
testis, or testicle: primary male sex organs, paired, oval-shaped, and enclosed in a sac called the scrotum; produce sperm cells and the hormone testosterone.
sperm (spermatozoon): the microscopic male germ cell, which, when united with the ovum, produces a zygote (fertilized egg) that with subsequent development becomes an embryo.
testosterone: the principal male sex hormone
When united with the ovum, a single sperm cell produces a zygote (fertilized egg) that develops to become an embryo.
What is the principal male sex hormone?
Testosterone stimulates the development of the male reproductive organs and secondary sex characteristics, such as facial hair.
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8. Male Reproductive System (cont’d)
seminiferous tubules: up to 900 coiled tubes within the testes in which spermatogenesis occurs.
epididymis: a coiled tube atop each of the testes that provides for storage, transit, and maturation of sperm; continues with the vas deferens.
vas deferens, ductus deferens, or seminal duct: duct carrying the sperm from the epididymis to the urethra. (The urethra also connects with the urinary bladder and carries urine outside the body. A circular muscle constricts during intercourse to prevent urination.)
Partial excision of the vas deferens (vasectomy) results in male sterilization.
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9. Male Reproductive System (cont’d)
seminal vesicles: two main glands located posterior to the base of the bladder that open into the vas deferens. The glands secrete a thick fluid that forms part of the semen.
prostate gland: encircles the upper end of the urethra. The prostate gland secretes a fluid that aids in the movement of the sperm and ejaculation.
scrotum: sac containing the testes and epididymis; suspended on both sides of and posterior to the penis
The urethra also connects with the urinary bladder and carries urine outside the body. A circular muscle constricts during intercourse to prevent urination.
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10. Male Reproductive System (cont’d)
penis: male organ of urination and coitus (sexual intercourse)
glans penis: enlarged tip on the end of the penis
prepuce: fold of skin covering the glans penis in uncircumcised males (foreskin of the penis)
semen: composed of sperm, seminal fluids, and other secretions
genitalia (genitals): reproductive organs (male or female); may also be called gonads
The prepuce is also called the foreskin.
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11. Chapter 7
Objective 2: Define and spell word parts related to the male reproductive system.
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12. Combining Forms for the Male Reproductive System
balan/o
epididym/o
orchid/o, orchi/o, orch/o, test/o
prostat/o
vas/o
vesicul/o
Which of these forms means glans penis?
Which of these forms refers to the testes?
Which of these forms refers to a vessel or duct?
Test/o is only used to build the term testitis (orchitis and orchiditis are synonyms). In all other instances, when embedded within a term and for surgical procedures, a form of orch/o (orch/o, orchid/o, or orchi/o) is used.
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13. Review Question Ask students to provide the combining forms. Answers:
seminal vesicle: vesicul/o
2. prostate gland: prostat/o
epididymis: epididym/o
vas deferens or ductus deferens: vas/o
glans penis: balan/o
testis: orchid/o, orchi/o, orch/o, test/o
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14. Commonly Used with Male Reproductive System Terms
Combining Forms
andr/o
sperm/o, spermat/o
Suffix
-ism
What are some common words that use the combining form andr/o?
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15. Review Question Orchid/o, orchi/o, orch/o and test/o are all
combining forms for testis, testicle.
True
False
Answer: a) True
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16. Chapter 7
Objective 8: Interpret, read, and comprehend medical language in simulated medical statements, documents, and electronic health records.
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17. Interact with Medical Records
CHIEF COMPLAINT: Severe lower abdominal pain and the inability to void for the past 12 hours.
PRESENT ILLNESS: Andrew Nguyen is a 75-year-old male who presented to the emergency department at 0300 stating that he was in great pain and could not urinate. He had not been seen by a physician for several years but claimed to be in good health except for “a little high blood pressure.” The patient reports urinary frequency, nocturia x2, hesitancy, intermittency, and diminished force and caliber of the urinary stream. He also has postvoid dribbling and the sensation of not having completely emptied the bladder. Earlier today, he had hematuria at the end of urination.
MEDICATION ALLERGIES: None
CURRENT MEDICATIONS: Benadryl 25 mg at bedtime.
PHYSICAL EXAM: Temperature 98.6ºF. Blood pressure 140/90. Pulse 98. Respirations 24. Palpation of the abdomen reveals a suprapubic mass approximately three fingerbreadths below the umbilicus, dull to percussion, and slightly tender. DRE reveals an enlarged prostate without hard nodules.
IMPRESSION: Urinary bladder distention caused by urinary outlet obstruction. Benign prostatic hyperplasia is the probable diagnosis.
PLAN: Indwelling Foley catheter for relief of urinary obstruction. Urology consult.
Have students open their books and complete the corresponding exercise. Review correct answers.
Ask students to pronounce and define the underlined terms.
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