hormone that produces secondary sex characteristics (ssc)

• Hormone that produces Secondary Sex Characteristics (SSC)

• Increase height • Longer heavier bones • Broader shoulders • Thicker, tougher skin • Deepened voice • Facial hair • Enlargement of penis, scrotum, testes • Formation of sperm

• Penis • Scrotum

• Testes (male reproductive glands) that produce sperm and testosterone

• Seminiferous tubules • Epididymus• Vas deferens • Seminal vesicles • Ejaculatory duct • Prostate gland • Cowpers gland

• Surgical removal of foreskin from penis

• Inability to produce offspring

• Examination in which the physician inserts a finger into the rectum and examines internal reproductive organ

• Screening procedure for testicular cancer

• Check for lumps or tenderness

• The ability to produce offspring is impaired

• Practice abstinence • Bend at knees when lifting • Wear protective clothing and equipment • Perform testicular self exams • Regular medical checkups • Get medical attention if signs of infection • Bathe/shower daily