Health Male Anatomy The Scrotum n n n

The Scrotum n n n Skin that holds the testicles Main purpose; regulate temperature

The Testicles n n n The Latin testis originally meant "witness “ (to testify)

Vas Deferens n n n Tubes that carry sperm They connect testicle to urethra

Prostate Gland n n Store and secrete an alkaline fluid Neutralizes acidity from vagina

Seminal Vesicle n n n Also alkaline to neutralize Makes up 60% of semen

Cowper’s Gland n n n Produces preejaculate to lubricate urethra Usually noticed as a

Urethra n n Tube that carries semen Tube that carries urine

Semen n Made up of sperm – 5% of total fluid ejaculated Made up

Sperm n n Reproductive cell Contains genetic material (chromosomes) Decides sex of child 200

Foreskin n n Skin that covers head of the penis when not erect Parents

Circumcision n Removal of foreskin At this time, neither the CDC or SIECUS has

Testicular Torsion Vas deferens becomes twisted and may lose blood supply n

Hernia Small Intestine bulges And may protrude from The inguinal canal n

Testicular Cancer Abnormal growth Of cells in the testicle Causing cells to mutate And

Prostate Cancer Abnormal growth on Prostate gland. Affects men 45 -55 years old n

Treatment for Prostate Cancer n n n Radioactive Seeds Radiation Chemo Index Finger Size

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Health Male Anatomy

The Scrotum n n n Skin that holds the testicles Main purpose; regulate temperature of testicles Protect? Not so much

The Testicles n n n The Latin testis originally meant "witness “ (to testify) Reproductive organ for males Produce sperm cells and testosterone

The Epididymis n Where sperm mature

Vas Deferens n n n Tubes that carry sperm They connect testicle to urethra One tube for each testicle

Prostate Gland n n Store and secrete an alkaline fluid Neutralizes acidity from vagina so sperm live longer Valves control urine and semen so only one works at a time This is why men find it difficult to urinate when they have an erection.

Seminal Vesicle n n n Also alkaline to neutralize Makes up 60% of semen – the fluid that sperm live in Nourishes sperm

Cowper’s Gland n n n Produces preejaculate to lubricate urethra Usually noticed as a fluid at the opening of the urethra when a male is aroused. May contain sperm to impregnate a female

Urethra n n Tube that carries semen Tube that carries urine

Semen n Made up of sperm – 5% of total fluid ejaculated Made up of semen – 95% of total fluid ejaculated Prostate, Cowper’s and seminal vesicle fluid comprise semen.

Sperm n n Reproductive cell Contains genetic material (chromosomes) Decides sex of child 200 million to 500 million sperm per ejaculation

Foreskin n n Skin that covers head of the penis when not erect Parents may elect for removal of foreskin after birth.

Circumcision n Removal of foreskin At this time, neither the CDC or SIECUS has determined whether circumcision is beneficial. http: //www. siecus. org/i ndex. cfm? fuseaction=F eature. show. Feature&fe atureid=1806&parentid =478

Testicular Torsion Vas deferens becomes twisted and may lose blood supply n

Hernia Small Intestine bulges And may protrude from The inguinal canal n

Testicular Cancer Abnormal growth Of cells in the testicle Causing cells to mutate And spread n Affects males 15 -35 Years old

Prostate Cancer Abnormal growth on Prostate gland. Affects men 45 -55 years old n

Treatment for Prostate Cancer n n n Radioactive Seeds Radiation Chemo Index Finger Size of seed