The Male Reproductive System
Testosterone The male hormone responsible for: The production of sperm (the male reproductive cell) 2. Facial and body hair 3. Deepening male voice 4. Male sex drive
Three Functions of the Male Reproductive System: Produce sperm cells Store sperm cells Transport sperm cells Note: We will continue learning about the male reproductive system when we discuss conception.
In-class reading and discussion As you read the article, make note of the main ideas and unfamiliar vocabulary Prepare to discuss the information you have read with the class. This could be done as a Socratic seminar, fish bowl or other type of discussion.
Circumcision In-class reading and discussion Questions to answer: What is circumcision? What are the pros of circumcision? What are the cons of circumcision? What are US trends? What are global trends? What are questions I still have? This could be done as a Socratic seminar, fish bowl or other type of discussion.
Circumcision
Circumcision The cutting and removal of the foreskin from the tip of the penis
Global Circumcision Statistics United States 1970 – 80% 1997 – 60% 2010 – 58% Worldwide Australia – 15% Canada – 48% U.K. – 24% Uncommon in: Asia South America Central America Europe
Circumcision Statistics by US Region
Reasons to Circumcise Slightly lower risk of urinary tract infections Slightly lower risk of sexually transmitted diseases (STD’s) Easier genital hygiene
Reasons Not to Circumcise Possible risks at time of surgery, bleeding, pain Foreskin may be necessary to protect the tip of the penis Proper hygiene can lower risk of infections and STD’s
The Male Reproductive System Click on image for video 1:45 minutes video of pathway of sperm https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPH4bVKaU4Y
Male Reproduction Vocabulary Penis The external male sexual organ Scrotum The sac under the penis that holds the 2 testicles Testes 2 oval-shaped glands inside the scrotum that produce sperm Epididymis Tubes behind each testicle that store sperm while they mature
Male Reproduction Vocabulary Vas Deferens 2 tubes from the epididymis that carry the sperm to the urethra Vasectomy Surgical procedure cutting the 2 vas deferens tubes near the scrotum Prevents sperm from entering the semen & reaching the female egg
Male Reproduction Vocabulary Seminal Vesicle, Prostate, Cowpers Glands that produce semen, the liquid that nourishes and transports sperm Semen A liquid that helps nourish and transport sperm cells Urethra Long tube that carries urine or semen outside the male body Foreskin The skin at the tip of the penis that all baby boys are born with
Resources Talk with you parents/guardians Talk with your doctor Websites Male reproduction http://kidshealth.org/parent/general/body_basics/male_reproductive.html Circumcision http://kidshealth.org/parent/system/surgical/circumcision.html