1. Male Anatomy
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2. Terms Ureter: tubes that connect the kidney to the bladder
Urinary bladder: holds urine

3. Testicle: male sex glands that produce sperm
Epididymis: comma shaped structure located on each (above) testicle; stores sperm

4. Scrotum: sac that holds the testes and regulates the temperature of the testes.
Cowper’s gland: 2 small glands in the male that discharge seminal fluid during ejaculation (also adds fluid to semen)

5. Vas deferens: 1 of 2 tubes that conduct sperm from the testicles toward the penis
Seminal vesicle: 2 small glands that secrete a fluid that nourishes and enables sperm to move

6. Prostate gland: surrounds the urethra, located beneath the bladder, adds fluid to semen
Urethra: bring urine and semen out of the male

7. Penis: male sex organ
Foreskin: skin on the tip of the penis – commonly removed at birth (circumcision)

8. Pubic bone: protects internal reproductive organs
Rectum: entry to colon; exit for feces

10. Maintaining the Health of the Male Reproductive System
Regular Medical Check Ups
Self Checks
Protective Equipment in Contact Sports
Monogamous Relationship
Safe Sex or No Sex
Healthy fibrous Diet (Cruciferous Veggies)

11. Malfunctions Testicular Cancer & Prostate Cancer
Strangulated (Entangled) Testicle
STI’s
Not a malfunction but a Vasectomy is when the male partner has the Vas Deferens cut and tied off.