Chapter 7 Lesson 3

• The Male Reproductive System

The Human Reproductive System

• Reproduction – The process by which living organisms produce new individuals of their kind

• Reproductive systems – consists of body organs and structures that make possible the production of offspring

Parts of the Male Reproductive System

• During Puberty the testes begin to produce sperm

• Usually between 12-15 year old

Parts of the Male Reproductive System

• Testes – produce sperm

• Sperm travel through URETHRA

• Along the way sperm mixes with fluid called SEMEN

• Semen is released from the URETHRA through the PENIS

• This is called EJACULATON

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Prostate Gland

• Produce fluids that helps sperm move and survive

Semen

• Mixture of sperms cells and fluid

Caring for the Male Reproductive System

• Take shower or bath daily

• Always wear protective gear when participating in contact sports

• Examine for lumps, swelling soreness, or other problems

• Have regular checkups

Problems of the Male Reproductive System

• Hernia – An inguinal hernia occurs when part of the intestine pushes into the groin. This occurs because of weakness in the muscle wall

• Sterility – Being unable to produce enough healthy sperm to reproduce

Problems of the Male Reproductive System

• Testicular Cancer – Cancer of the testes is rare, but it is the most common in males between the ages of 15 and 34.

• Symptoms- Lump or swelling in scrotum, pain or tenderness in one of the testicles, or heavy feeling inn a testicle

• Surgery is necessary to stop spread of cancer