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Male reproductive system Page 468. Bladder. Seminal Vesicle. Prostate Gland. Vas Deferens. Cowper's Gland. Urethra. Rectum. Penis. Epididymis. Testicle. Scrotum. Practice Time. http://www.highlands.edu/academics/divisions/scipe/biology/faculty/hargett/b2122/2122rev5/male/diaqz.htm .
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Male reproductive system Page 468
Bladder Seminal Vesicle Prostate Gland Vas Deferens Cowper's Gland Urethra Rectum Penis Epididymis Testicle Scrotum
Practice Time • http://www.highlands.edu/academics/divisions/scipe/biology/faculty/hargett/b2122/2122rev5/male/diaqz.htm
Testes • Produce Testosterone and Sperm • Outside the body in a sac of skin called the scrotum • Scrotum protects the sperm by maintaining proper temperature
Epididymis • Storage for sperm as they mature
Vas Deferens • Tube that goes from the epididymis to the urethra
Urethra • Tube that goes from the bladder and passes through the penis to the outside of the body. • Carries urine and semen – not at the same time • Valve at the base of the bladder prevents mixing of fluids.
Seminal Vesicles – Cowper’s Gland – Prostate Gland • Glands which produce fluid to mix with sperm • The liquid is then called semen
Ejaculation • Muscles at the base of the bladder, in the prostate and seminal vesicles contract forcing semen through the vas deferens and urethra
Inguinal Hernia • Occurs when part of the intestine pushes into the scrotum • Surgery is usually necessary
Enlarged Prostate • Common in men after middle age • Causes pain and discomfort • Makes urination painful or difficult • Surgery is required
Prostate Cancer • Most common form of cancer among men • Prognosis is good if caught early
Testicular Cancer • Usual age of occurrence is 14-40 • Hard lumps, enlarged testicle, or unusual thickening of the tissue. Lumps are usually painless.