1. MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
MR. GARDNER
HEALTH
SEXUALITY

2. MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
Testes
Found inside the scrotum, beneath the penis
AKA – balls or nuts
Function is to produce sperm cells in the seminiferous tubules
Sperm – the male reproductive cell

3. Testes Cont. X chromosome = female sperm cell (23 chromosomes)
Y chromosomes = male sperm cell (23 chromosomes)
The male begins to produce sperm at puberty & will continue until he dies
Ejaculation – the releasing of sperm ( million about a teaspoon of fluid)

4. MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
Epididymus
2 for each testicle for a total of 4
Coiled tubing that stores sperm for up to 6 weeks (20 feet long)
Vas Deferens
There are two, one from each testicle (long tube)
Carries sperm from the testicle to the urethra (18 inches long)

5. MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
Urethra
A tube that extends through the length of the penis
The tube leads out of the body
Urine and sperm exit out of this tube

6. MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
Prostate
Located beneath the bladder & surrounds the urethra
Provides a fluid that both nourishes and allows greater mobility to the sperm

7. MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
Cowper’s Gland
Sends a clear fluid through the penis before ejaculation that neutralizes any urine (acidic)
Also serves as a lubricant

9. MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
Penis
External organ that gives the male his physical pleasure (orgasm)
During sexual intercourse it cannot ejaculate and urinate at the same time
Reproduction has priority

10. MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
Scrotum
Located below the penis; 2 purposes
Hold the testes
Climate control center (3-4 degrees below normal body temperature)