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Male Reproductive System

Male Reproductive System. Structures and Functions. Testes: Male reproductive glands. Produce testosterone and sperm Scrotum: Holds the testes outside the body. Shrinks and enlarges to regulate temperature. Penis: External sexual organ in which sperm and urine leave the body. .

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Male Reproductive System

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  1. Male Reproductive System

  2. Structures and Functions • Testes: Male reproductive glands. Produce testosterone and sperm • Scrotum: Holds the testes outside the body. Shrinks and enlarges to regulate temperature. • Penis: External sexual organ in which sperm and urine leave the body.

  3. Sperm Production • Millions are produced daily at the onset of puberty. • The sperm travel through the vas deferens to the seminal vesicle • The seminal vesicle adds a fluid to provide energy for active sperm • Prostate gland adds fluid that protect sperm • Bulbourethral glands add a fluid that protects sperm from acidic conditions in the urethra • The mixture of these fluids is called semen

  4. Keeping healthy • Cleanliness: Thoroughly clean. If uncircumcised, pull foreskin back to clean. Dry thoroughly • Sexual Abstinence • Protection from Trauma: Cup, supporters. Ect • Self-Exams: Look for testicular cancer. Pg 476 and 477. Also seek medical attention if anything seems out of the ordinary • Medical Check ups

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