RS (male focus)

• Reproductive System - biological or genital system made up of all anatomical organs involved in sexual reproduction.
• male (RS) - produce male gametes or sperm cells
• female (RS) - produce egg cells, receives male gametes, carries babies throughout its development
• singular term for egg cell is ovum
• plural term for egg cell is ova
• testis is singular
• testes is plural
• scrotum - regulates the temperature of the testes.
• sperm temperature is 35 (male)
• penis - deposits sperm into the vagina during mating.
• scrotum - hangs behind the penis and contains the testicles. Acts as a climate control system for the testes.
• testis - responsible for making testosterone and producing sperm cells.
• epididymis - a long, coiled tube that rests on the backside of each testicles. It carries, stores and brings the sperm to maturity.
• External Structures of Male RS

  • penis

  • scrotum

  •testis

  •epididymis
• Vas deferens - transports mature sperm to the urethra in preparation for ejaculation.
• Ejaculatory Duct - formed by the fusion of the vas deferens and the seminal vesicles.
• Urethra - carries urine from the bladder to outside of the body.
• 3 important small glands

  • Seminal Vesicle

  • Prostate Gland

  • Cowper’s gland
• Seminal Vesicle - produces a sugar-rich fluid (fructose) that provides sperm with a source of energy and helps with the sperm’s motility (ability to move)
• Prostate Gland - A walnut-like structure which contributes additional fluid to the ejaculate, and helps to nourish the sperm.
• Cowper’s Gland - also called as the Bullbourethral gland
• Cowper’s Gland - produces a clear, slippery fluid that empties directly into the urethra.
• spermatogenesis - testis ( process)
• male gametes - sperm cell
• Internal parts of Male RS

  • urethra

  • vas deferens

  • ejaculatory duct

  • cowper’s gland

  • prostate gland

  • seminal vesicle
• vas deferens - vasectomy