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Male Puberty and Reproduction

Male Puberty and Reproduction. Objective: Identify 5 physical changes that occur during adolescence Recognize that some changes only happen in a male body and they differ from female changes. Locate at least 3 parts of the male reproductive system . Journal # 2

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Male Puberty and Reproduction

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  1. Male Puberty and Reproduction Objective: • Identify 5 physical changes that occur during adolescence • Recognize that some changes only happen in a male body and they differ from female changes. • Locate at least 3 parts of the male reproductive system. Journal # 2 What are three ways your body has changed since you were 10?

  2. Adolescence • Period between childhood and adulthood • Changes occur at different times and speeds for everyone • It changes you physically, mentally/emotionally, and socially. • Many of the changes are caused by hormones. • Hormones are produced in the endocrine system.

  3. Male Changes during Puberty Physical Changes Increased levels of male hormone (testosterone) Sudden , rapid growth occurs Permanent teeth come into place Acne Underarm hair Increase perspiration Pubic hair appears Muscles development Deeper voice Broadened shoulders Facial hair Production of sperm cells Enlargement of external genitals Puberty is a time during childhood and/or adolescence when you develop physical characteristics of adults of your own gender

  4. Male Reproduction System Parts of Reproduction System • Penis – made of a spongy tissue and blood vessels • Testes – glands that produce sperm and testosterone • Scrotum – pouch that contains the testes • Epididymis – mature sperm are stored here • Prostate gland – produces fluids that protect sperm and help sperm move through the reproductive system • Vas Deferens – duct that transports sperm from the epididymis to the penis • Urethra – small tube that runs from the bladder along the length of the penis

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