MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM

SUBMITTED BY:
JOHN MARK CALUGAY
GR.10- ST. MONICA
What is the male reproductive system?
The male reproductive system is a network of external and internal
organs that function to produce, support, transport, and deliver viable
sperm for reproduction. The male reproductive system, like that of the
female, consists of those organs whose function is to produce a new
individual, to accomplish reproduction. This system consists of a pair
of testes and a network of excretory ducts (epididymis, ductus
deferens (vas deferens), and ejaculatory ducts), seminal vesicles, the
prostate, the bulbourethral glands, and the penis. A man's fertility and
sexual traits depend on the normal functioning of the male
reproductive system, as well as hormones released from the brain.
What is the male reproductive system?

The male reproductive system is a grouping of organs that

make up a man’s reproductive and urinary systems.These
organs do the following jobs within your body:
• They produce, maintain and transport sperm (the male
reproductive cells) and semen (the protective fluid around
the sperm).
• They discharge sperm into the female reproductive tract.
• They produce and secrete male sex hormones.
MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM ORGANS AND
THEIR FUNCTION
-The male reproductive system is mostly located outside of the body.
These external organs include the penis, scrotum and testicles.
Internal organs include the vas deferens, prostate and urethra. The
male reproductive system is responsible for sexual function, as well as
urination.
 PENIS
-The penis is used for penetrative sexual activity and urination. The human penis
has a reproductive function and urinary function. It contains the urethra, which
allows for the passage of urine. It also has erectile and ejaculatory functions which
make it possible for males to engage in sexual intercourse.
 SCROTUM
- The bag of skin that holds and helps to protect the testicles.
 TESTICLES
-The testes are oval organs about the size of very large olives that lie
in the scrotum, secured at either end by a structure called the
spermatic cord
 VAS DEFERENS
-The ductus deferens, or vas deferens, is a fibromuscular tube that is
continuation of the epididymis and is an excretory duct of the testis.
Each ductus is 30-45 cm in length and serves to transport sperms cells
from the respective epididymis to the ipsilateral ejaculatory duct.
 EPIDYDIMIS
-the epididymis is to transport sperm from the rete testes to the vas
deferens.
 PROSTRATE GLAND
-The prostate gland is located just below the bladder in men and
surrounds the top portion of the tube that drains urine from the bladder
(urethra). The prostate's primary function is to produce the fluid that
nourishes and transports sperm (seminal fluid).
 URETHRA
-This tube allows urine to pass outside the body. The brain signals the
bladder muscles to tighten, which squeezes urine out of the bladder. At
the same time, the brain signals the sphincter muscles to relax to let
urine exit the bladder through the urethra.
 BLADDER
-The bladder is a muscular sac that stores urine. The bladder receives
urine from the kidneys. When the bladder is full, urine is released into
the urethra, the tube that carries the urine out of the body.
 SEMINAL VESICLE
-The seminal vesicles are sac-like pouches that attach to the vas
deferens near the base of the bladder. The seminal vesicles make a
sugar-rich fluid (fructose) that provides sperm with a source of energy
and helps with the sperms' ability to move (motility).
 COLON
- to reabsorb fluids and process waste products from the body and
prepare for its elimination.
A DISEASE ASSOCIATED WITH THE BODY
SYSTEM
 Prostate cancer
-Prostate cancer develops when specific changes occur, usually in
glandular cells. At first, the changes will be slow, and the cells will not
be cancerous. However, they can become cancerous with time.
Cancer cells can be high or low grade. High grade cells are more likely
to grow and spread, while low grade cells are not likely to grow and are
not a cause for concern.
 Testicular cancer
-Testicular cancer can silently impact your fertility for months before it’s
diagnosed. It can cause changes in your testosterone levels as well as
genetic damage to sperm cells,both of which make it harder to
conceive.
A DISEASE ASSOCIATED WITH THE BODY
SYSTEM
 Enlarged prostate or BPH
-An enlarged prostate can cause sexual problems in men, such as:
Erectile dysfunction (the inability to attain and maintain an erection
sufficient for sexual intercourse at least 25% of the time) Reduced sex
drive. Decreased sexual satisfaction.
 Male infertility
-Complications of male infertility can include: Stress and relationship
difficulties related to the inability to have a child. Expensive and
involved reproductive techniques. Increased risk of testicular cancer,
melanoma, colon cancer and prostate cancer.