By: Chayanisa & Rattanawadi

The Male Reproductive System

Structure and Function

Reproductive system cell or

SPERM
Produce sex hormones

To produce and store sperm

To deliver sperm to the female reproductive system Fertilization with egg

Testes

reproductive glands two oval-shaped

Produce testosterone and sperm

Testes hang outside the body within a sac of skin called scrotum

 External sexual organ

Penis

through which sperm leave the body

Fore skin, loose skin that

covered the tip of penis

Circumcision, foreskin
remove surgery.

 Millions of sperms are

Sperm Production
produced each day

Hypothalamus signals
pituitary gland to release li1uteinizing and folliclestimulating hormones

Testosterone and FSH will

signal the production of sperm

Pathway of Sperm

Semen is mixture of sperm

cells and fluids that produced by the prostate and two other glands

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

Testes Epididymis Vas deferens Seminal vesicles Prostate gland urethra

Release of Sperm

Ejaculation is ejection of
semen from the penis

Ejaculation occur when

penis is in an erect state, larger and stiffer penis

Release of Sperm

Erect state can caused by sexual excitement or tight pants (common during puberty) Wet dream, nocturnal emission is erection and ejaculation during sleep

Keeping healthy

Cleanliness Sexual abstinence Protection from trauma Self-exams Regular medical

checkups

 Clean the external

Cleanliness
organs, penis and scrotum, daily

An uncircumcised male
should gently pull the foreskin back to clean the head of penis.

Dry the groin area to

prevent fungal infection.

Sexual
Abstinence

Serious infection of
reproductive system can result from sexual contact such as AIDS or herpes

Abstain or refrain from

sexual activity

Safe sex can prevent

infection

Safe Sex

To prevent infection and

reduce teen parents

There are many ways of

protection :
-using condom -keeping abstinence -Take birth control pills

Protection
from

Male Athlete should wear

a protector or a cup

Trauma

Avoided tight clothing Be careful when lifting

heavy objects, it might cause hernia.

Self-Exams

It is important for males to

monitor their own bodies for any signs of possible medical problems

Examine their testes for

signs of testicular cancer.

Medical Checkups

Help ensure reproductive

health

50+ prostate cancer

checkups

Infertility, condition of Go checkup twice a year

being unable to reproduce