2. Chapter 7 Lesson 3 The Male Reproductive System

3. 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

4. Parts of the Male Reproductive System During Puberty the testes begin to produce sperm Usually between 12-15 year old

5. 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 P.187

6. Prostate Gland Produce fluids that helps sperm move and survive

7. Semen Mixture of sperms cells and fluid

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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