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    Male reproductive system includes testes that produce sperm and testosterone. The scrotum houses the testes externally to regulate temperature for sperm production. Sperm mature over 50 days, passing through the epididymis where they also store and mature for 10-15 days. The vas deferens then carries sperm from the epididymis. Accessory glands like the seminal vesicles and prostate gland secrete fluids that combine with sperm to form semen, providing energy and enzymes. The urethra then transports semen from the penis during ejaculation under control of muscles like the retractor and sigmoid flexor. Testosterone stimulates sperm production and development of male sex characteristics.

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    Male reproductive system includes testes that produce sperm and testosterone. The scrotum houses the testes externally to regulate temperature for sperm production. Sperm mature over 50 days, passing through the epididymis where they also store and mature for 10-15 days. The vas deferens then carries sperm from the epididymis. Accessory glands like the seminal vesicles and prostate gland secrete fluids that combine with sperm to form semen, providing energy and enzymes. The urethra then transports semen from the penis during ejaculation under control of muscles like the retractor and sigmoid flexor. Testosterone stimulates sperm production and development of male sex characteristics.

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    Animal R

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    Male reproductive system includes testes that produce sperm and testosterone. The scrotum houses the testes externally to regulate temperature for sperm production. Sperm mature over 50 days, passing through the epididymis where they also store and mature for 10-15 days. The vas deferens then carries sperm from the epididymis. Accessory glands like the seminal vesicles and prostate gland secrete fluids that combine with sperm to form semen, providing energy and enzymes. The urethra then transports semen from the penis during ejaculation under control of muscles like the retractor and sigmoid flexor. Testosterone stimulates sperm production and development of male sex characteristics.

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    Animal Reproduction

    Male Reproductive
    Tract
    • Testes - male gonad
    • located externally in scrotum
    except in birds
    • produce sperm
    • produce male hormone -
    testosterone
    Scrotum
    • thermal regulatory organ
    • temperature control necessary
    for sperm production
    • cannot occur at body
    temperature
    Scrotum
    • heat can cause infertility
    • spermatogenesis - maturation
    of sperm cells - takes about 50
    days
    Epididymis
    • 3 portions
    • caput - head
    • corpora - body
    • cauda - tail
    • ****diagram
    Epididymis
    • 10 - 15 days for the sperm cells
    to pass through the epididymis
    • Functions -
    • maturation of sperm cells
    • storage of sperm cells
    Vas Deferens
    • passageway for sperm cells
    Accessory Glands
    • Seminal Vesicles
    • Prostate Gland
    • Cowper’s gland
    Accessory Glands
    • Provide 95-98% of total
    ejaculate volume
    Seminal Vesicles
    • secrete fructose - energy
    source for sperm
    • 40-80% of ejaculate volume
    Prostate Gland
    • secretes enzymes
    • 15-30 % of ejaculate volume
    Cowper’s Gland
    • cleanse and neutralize urethra
    • keep sperm from dying
    Urethra
    • passageway for semen
    • carries semen to the end of the
    penis
    Retractor Muscle
    • retracts penis
    • pulls the penis back within the
    sheath
    Sigmoid Flexor
    • extends penis from the sheath
    Penis
    • deposits semen in the female
    reproductive tract
    Sheath
    • encloses the penis
    • not present in primates
    Hormones
    • testosterone
    • functions
    • stimulate spermatogenesis
    • maturation of sperm cells
    Hormone functions
    • development of accessory sex
    glands
    • Libido - sex drive
    • builds muscle
    • Responsible for male
    characteristics

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