1. Male Reproductive System
Human Reproduction
Male Reproductive System

2. Functions of the Male Reproductive System
1 Produce sperm- the male sex cell, equivalent to the egg (ova) in the female.
2 Release Hormone- testosterone, equivalent to estrogen in the female.
3 Deposit sperm into the vagina.

3. Male Sex Cell
Sperm-

4. Anatomy of a sperm cell

5. Sperm facts
Number of sperm released in a single ejaculation- 200 to 400 million
Capable of being produced throughout the lifespan of the male.
Only one is needed to fertilize the female egg.

6. Sperm converging on egg

7. Male Reproductive System
Penis- Male organ used in sexual intercourse.
Consists of mainly sponge-like tissues that fill with blood during sexual arousal.

8. Male Reproductive System
Testis- Where sperm and hormone testosterone are produced, similar to the ovaries in the female.

9. Testosterone Male hormone responsible for- Production of sperm
Male physical characteristics

10. Male Reproductive System
Epiditimus- provides storage and allows for maturation of the sperm.

11. Male Reproductive System
Scrotum- Sac that contains testis and epiditimus outside of the body.

12. Male Reproductive System
Vas Deferens- (sperm duct) connects the testis/epiditimus to the urethra. Equivilant to the fallopian tubes in the female.

13. Male Reproductive System
Seminal Vesicles- provide nutrients for the sperm

14. Male Reproductive System
Prostate Gland-
1 provide enzymes to activate sperm.
2 fluid neutralizes acid in the urethra and vagina

15. Male Reproductive System
Urethra- provides path for activated sperm and semen to pass from the male to the female vagina.
(ejaculation)

16. Problems of the Male reproductive system
Prostate cancer- occurs in older males
Testicular cancer- occurs in males age 20’s and 30’s.