Chapter Four

Male Anatomy, Physiology,

and Sexual Response

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Male External Anatomy

and Physiology - 1
Male Reproductive Anatomy, Side View

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Male External Anatomy

and Physiology - 2
Penis

The primary male external sex organ, which, in the

unaroused state, is soft and hangs between the
legs.
Scrotum
The sac located below the penis that contains the
testicles.

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Circumcision
Circumcision is surgical removal of the foreskin.

The procedure is a religious or cultural rite in some

societies.
Funding the procedure is controversial in some areas.

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Male Internal Anatomy

and Physiology - 1
Male Internal Reproductive System, Posterior
View

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Male Internal Anatomy

and Physiology - 2
Cross-Section of Testicle

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Male Internal Anatomy

and Physiology - 3
Testes

Male gonads that develop from the same embryonic tissue as

the the ovaries and produce spermatozoa and male hormones
(Also called testicles)
Personal Choices: Timing of Testicular Self-Exam

Testicular cancer is the most common form of cancer in young

men. The key is early diagnosis and treatment.
Duct System
Seminiferous tubules
Epididymis
Vas deferens

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Male Internal Anatomy

and Physiology - 4
Seminal Vesicles

Secrete fluids that mix with sperm to become semen

Prostate Gland
Produces much of the seminal fluid
Personal Choices: Timing of Prostate Rectal Exam
The most common type of nonskin cancer in U.S.
men is prostate cancer.
More than 80% of all prostate cancers are diagnosed
in men over the age of 65.
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Sexual Response Cycle in Men

Masters and Johnsons Four-Stage Model of Sexual
Response

Excitement: Physiological changes including an

erection.
Plateau: Additional physiological changes including
testicular enlargement and a sex flush.
Orgasm: Release of tension including emission and
expulsion of semen.
Resolution: Physiological responses return to normal
and the testes and scrotum shrink.

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