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Human Reproduction Notes (Male)

Name: John Williams Period: 7

Vocabulary
1. Reproductive Includes the organs that makes the production of offspring possible
system
2. Puberty The period of time during adolescence when the reproduction system becomes mature.

3. Adolescence The stage of development is the stage of development

4. Hormone Chemicals that help control how the body grows and functions

5. Sperm Male reproductive sex cell

6. Fertilization Joining of sperm and egg cell

7. Testes Two small glands that produce sperm

8. Testosterone Male sex hormone is responsible for changes during puberty

9. Epididymis Were the cells mature and grow

10. Scrotum Protective skin sac that holds the testes

11. Vas Deferens The tube that carries sperm cells from the epididymis to the seminal vesical

12. Seminal Add fluid to the gland and the Cowper’s gland
Vesicles
13. Prostate Gland ditto

14. Cowper’s ditto


Gland
15. Semen Combination of the sperm and these fluids

16. Urethra Tube in the male penis

17. Penis External male penis

18. Circumcision When a penis gets rid of foreskin

19. Corpus Empty champers inside of the penis


Cavernosum
20. Erection Elongating of the penis

21. Ejaculation Release of the semen

22. Nocturnal Uncontrolled ejaculation during sleep


Dream

Hormones
Gland Location Hormone Secreted What it Does
Pituitary x x x

Thyroid x x x

Adrenal x x x

Testes x x x

Ovaries x x x

Assignment 1
Male Both Female
Facial hair Pubic hair Breast development
Deeper voice Hormones Hips widen
Broader shoulders More frequent B O Pelvis tilts
Addams Frequent growth
Acne

Sperm Structure
Head Midsection Tail
Carries the nutrients for energy. Helps them move.
Carries the genetic codes.
1. scrotum
2. testis
3. epididymis
4. Vas Deferens
5. Cowper’s gland
6. rectum
7. seminal vesicles
8. bladder
9. prostate gland
10. Urethra
11. Penis

Warning Signs for the Male Reproductive System

• Pain during urination

• swelling or lump in the genital area

• sores or irritated skin

• Pain in lower abdominal area

Problems with Male Reproductive System

Problem Cause Treatment


Jock Itch Infection of the skin by fungus Counter creams or ointments

Inguinal Weakness in lower muscle wall that allows a loop of intestines into Regular checkups to be
Hernia
the scrotum prevented early/surgery

Undescended Testicals have not dropped surgery


Testicle
Urinary Tract Infection in multiple organs Antibiotics
Infection
Testicular Twisted testical Surgery and medical care
Torsion
Enlarged Squishes the bladder and urethra surgery
Prostate
Testicular Uncontrolled growth of cells in the testies Surgery
Cancer

Testicular Exam
• When conducting a Testicular Exam, you are looking for any of the following:

• Any enlargement of a testicle

• A significant loss of size in one of the testicles

• A feeling of _heaviness in the scrotum

• A dull ache in the lower _________lower_abdomen __________ or in the _______groin_____________

• A sudden collection of _______fluid _____________ in the _________scrotum___________

• Pain or discomfort in a pain discomfort or in the scrodum

Care for the Male Body


• bathe regularly

• Keep skin clean and dry.

• Always wear protection gear when playing sports

• Get regular checkups.

• Report any ____________________, ____________________, tenderness, or ____________________

• Do regular testicular exams.

• Abstain from sex before marriage.

Quick Check
1. Sperm is the male sex cell.

2. Sperm and testosterone is produced in the testes.

3. Sperm is stored in the epididymis until needed for ejaculation.


4. Name the three glands that add fluid to sperm to make semen.

1. Seminal Vesicles

2. Prostate Gland

3. Cowper’s gland

5. The scrodum controls the temperature of the testicles.

6. An erection is caused by an increase of blood into the chambers of the penis.

7. Frequent and slow urination are symptoms of prostate enlargement.

8. It is important to get regular medical checkups as well as performing testicular exams.

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