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THE MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM

THE MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM. THE SYSTEM OF ORGANS INVOLVED IN PRODUCING OFFSPRING FUNCTION OF THE MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM The production of sperm cells. 2. The storage of sperm cells. CARE OF THE MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM. Get regular check ups Bathe/shower regularly

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THE MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM

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  1. THE MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM THE SYSTEM OF ORGANS INVOLVED IN PRODUCING OFFSPRING FUNCTION OF THE MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM The production of sperm cells. 2. The storage of sperm cells

  2. CARE OF THE MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM • Get regular check ups • Bathe/shower regularly • Wear protective equipment • Perform regular self-examinations • Practice abstinence

  3. SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES • Chlamydia – a bacterial infection that cause a discharge from the penis and burning sensation when urinating. Can cause damage to reproductive health • Gonorrhea - a bacterial infection that cause a discharge from the penis and burning sensation when urinating. Can cause damage to reproductive health • Syphilis – a bacterial infection that first appears with a painless reddish sore at the site of infection. If untreated can spread and damage other organs • Genital Herpes –a virus that causes blister-like sores in the genital area. The virus remains in the body for life.

  4. PROBLEMS OF THE MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM • Inguinal hernia – a separation of tissue thatallows a part of the intestine to push into the abdominal wall near the top of the scrotum • Sterility – the inability to reproduce. • Testicular cancer - most often occurs in males between the ages of 14 and 40 • Prostate problems – an enlarged prostate can be a result of an infection, a tumor, or age related problems. An enlarged prostate can cause problems in the urethra

  5. The Structures of the Male Reproductive System External male Reproductive Organs • Testes – also called testicles, 2 small glands that produce sperm • Also produce testosterone, the male hormone • Scrotum – an external skin sac that contains the testes • Help regulate the temperature of the sperm • Penis – a tube shaped organ that extends from the trunk of the body just above the testes

  6. The Structures of the Male Reproductive System • Internal Male Reproductive Organs • Epidiymis – a large coiled tube where sperm matures and is stored • Vas Deferens – tubes that extend from each epidiymis to the urethra • Seminal vesicle – produces a fluid that nourishes the sperm • Prostate gland – secretions neutralize the acid in the lining of the • Urethra • Cowper’s gland – produce a fluid that the sperm can live in • Urethra – the passageway that sperm and urine can leave the male body

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