The Human Reproductive

System

Biology
9th Grade
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The male sex organs work together

to produce and release semen.
The male reproductive system also
produces sex hormones, which help a
boy develop into a sexually mature
man during PUBERTY.
When puberty begins, usually
between the ages of 9 and 15, the
pituitary gland — which is located
near the brain — secretes hormones
that stimulate the testicles to
produce testosterone.
The production of testosterone brings
about many physical changes. Although
the timing of these changes is different for
every guy, the stages of puberty generally
follow a set sequence:
During the first stage of male puberty, the
scrotum and testes grow larger.
Next, the penis becomes longer, and the
seminal vesicles and prostate gland grow.
Hair begins to grow in the pubic area and
later on the face and underarms. During
this time, a boy’s voice also deepens.
Male reproductive system
External Organs of the Male Reproductive
System

Penis: the external reproductive organ,

urethra passes through the penis and
allows urine and semen to exit the body.
Scrotum: a sac or pouch which holds the
testes.
The function of the scrotum is to
maintain the proper temperature of the
testes. (T= 35 or 36°C)
Testicle: The two testicles (or testes)
produce sperm and the male sex hormone
testosterone.
 Internal Organs of the Male Reproductive
System
Epididymis: Next to each testicle, the epididymis
is a light-colored tube where sperm is stored. From
here, sperm are transported to the vas deferens.
Vas deferens: Also called the ductus deferens,
this thin muscular tube transports the sperm from
the epididymis to the urethra.
Seminal Vesicles: Located at the base of the
bladder, the two seminal vesicles secrete a thick
fluid that nourishes the sperm.
Prostate gland: This walnut-sized gland
surrounds a portion of the urethra and produces
some of the fluid in semen.
Urethra: a tube which allows urine and semen to
exit the body. Connects to the bladder
Bladder*: is the muscular sac that stores
urine (pee) until it is released through the
urethra.
Sperm cell
A mature male gamete or reproductive cell; spermatozoon.
A single sperm cell consists of a round or cylindrical nucleated cell, and a thin
motile tail. Its structure is vital to its mobility and function. The compacted
nucleus contains half of the genetic information. It fuses with an ovum (the
female gamete) to form a zygote.

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