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Reproductive System
The only system in body that we can function without ever using!
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The Male Reproductive System
• Gonads—primary sex organs– Testes in males
– Ovaries in females
• Gonads produce gametes (sex cells) and secrete hormones– Sperm—male gametes
– Ova (eggs)—female gametes
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Male Reproductive System
Figure 16.2a
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Male Reproductive System Overview• Accessory organs
– Seminal vesicles– Prostate– Bulbourethral glands
• External genitalia– Penis– Scrotum
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Testes
• Coverings of the testes– Tunica albuginea—capsule that surrounds each
testis
– Septa—divides the testis into lobules
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Testes
Figure 16.1
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1. bladder2. symphysis pubis3. skip4. skip (penis)5. glans penis6. skip7. urethra8. sigmoid colon9. rectum14. anus17.testis
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Testes
• Each lobule contains one to four seminiferous tubules– Tightly coiled structures
– Function as sperm-forming factories
– Empty sperm into the rete testis (first part of the duct system)
• Sperm travels through the rete testis to the epididymis
• Interstitial cells in the seminiferous tubules produce androgens such as testosterone
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Epididymis • Comma-shaped, tightly coiled tube
• Functions to mature and store sperm cells (at least 20 days)
• Expels sperm with the contraction of muscles in the epididymis walls to the vas deferens
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Ductus Deferens (Vas Deferens)
• Carries sperm from the epididymis to the ejaculatory duct
• Moves sperm by peristalsis• Ends in the ejaculatory duct
which unites with the urethra
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Ductus Deferens (Vas Deferens)
• Ejaculation—smooth muscle in the walls of the ductus deferens create peristaltic waves to squeeze sperm forward
• Vasectomy—cutting of the ductus deferens at the level of the testes to prevent transportation of sperm
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Urethra
• Regions of the urethra– Prostatic urethra—surrounded by prostate
– Membranous urethra—from prostatic urethra to penis
– Spongy (penile) urethra—runs the length of the penis
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Seminal Vesicles• Located at the base of the bladder• Produces a thick, yellowish secretion (60% of
semen) the rest is– Fructose (sugar)
– Vitamin C
– Prostaglandins
– Other substances that nourish and activate sperm
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Prostate• Encircles the upper part of the urethra• Secretes a milky fluid
– Helps to activate sperm
– Enters the urethra through several small ducts
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Bulbourethral Glands
• Pea-sized gland inferior to the prostate• Produces a thick, clear mucus
– *Cleanses the urethra of acidic urine
– Serves as a lubricant during sexual intercourse
– Secreted into the penile urethra
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Semen
• Mixture of sperm and accessory gland secretions
• Advantages of accessory gland secretions– Fructose provides energy for
sperm cells
– Alkalinity of semen helps neutralize the acidic environment of vagina
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External Genitalia
• Consists of penis & scrotum • Scrotum
– Divided sac of skin outside the abdomen
– Maintains testes at 3°C lower than normal body temperature to protect sperm viability
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External Genitalia– Regions of the penis
• Shaft: body of penis, contains 3 regions of erectile tissue
• Glans penis (enlarged tip) • Prepuce (foreskin)
– Folded cuff of skin around proximal end– Often removed by circumcision
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External Genitalia
• Erections occur when erectile tissue in shaft fills with blood during sexual excitement
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Spermatogenesis
• Production of sperm cells• Begins at puberty and continues throughout life• Occurs in the seminiferous tubules
Human Life Cycle• Union of a sperm (23 chromosomes) with an egg
(23 chromosomes) creates a zygote (46 chromosomes)
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Spermiogenesis
• Late spermatids are produced with distinct regions
• Head
• Midpiece
• Tail
– Sperm cells result after maturing of spermatids
• Spermatogenesis (entire process, including spermiogenesis) takes 64 to 72 days
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Structure of a Sperm
Figure 16.5b
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Structure of a Sperm
Figure 16.5a
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Anatomy of a Mature Sperm Cell
• The only human flagellated cell• Head
– Contains DNA
– Acrosome—“helmet” on the nucleus, similar to a large lysosome
– Breaks down and releases enzymes to help the sperm penetrate an egg
• Midpiece– Wrapped by mitochondria for ATP generation
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Testosterone Production• The most important hormone of the testes• Produced in interstitial cells• During puberty, luteinizing hormone (LH) activate
the interstitial cells• In turn, testosterone is produced in interstitial
cells within seminiferous tubules
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Testosterone Production
• Functions of testosterone– Stimulates reproductive organ development
– Underlies sex drive
– Causes secondary sex characteristics
• Deepening of voice
• Increased hair growth
• Enlargement of skeletal muscles
• Thickening of bones
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Hormonal Control of the Testis
Figure 16.6