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Male Reprod. System
vocab of male
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Testicles | Male reproductive glands that produce the sperm cell and testosterone |
| Sperm | Male sex cell |
| Testosterone | The male hormone |
| Castration | The removal of the testicles |
| Scrotum | Pouch of skin that hold the testicles |
| Scrotal muscles | Help regulate temperature for sperm survival and assist in ejaculation |
| Vas Deferens | two tubes that carry sperm from the testicles to inside the body |
| Vasectomy | The surgical cutting and tying of the vas deferens that results in permanent sterilization |
| Inguinal Canal | Two natural openings (in front of the pubic bone)that allow the vas deferens to pass through |
| Hernia | When the small intestine drops through the inguinal canal to inside the scrotum |
| Congenital hernia | A hernia occurs at time the testicles drop into the scrotum one or two months before the male fetus is born |
| Seminal Vesicle Glands | One attached to each of the vas deferens and release seminal vesicles fluid that acts as an alkali that protects sperm from the acid in the female's vagina and helps sperm move |
| Prostate Gland | Located under the bladder and produces an alkali fluid to keep sperm alive and is most vulnerable for cancer. |
| Semen | Contains sperm, seminal vesicle fluid and prostate fluid |
| Rectal Exam | Should begin at age 40 to screen for prostate cancer |
| PSA | Prostate Specific Antigen- A blood test that screen sfor prostate cancer |
| Urethra | The tube inside the penis that carries either urine or semen |
| Penis | The male organ for sexual intercourse and for urination. Made of erectile tissue that fills with blood when erect in preparation for sexual intercourse |
| Condom | A rubber sheath that is place on an erect penis and protects against pregnancy and some STDs |
| Foreskin | The tissue of skin that covers the tip of the penis at birth |
| Circumcision | The sugical removal of the foreskin. May be done at time of birth to protect against infection, for religious reasons, as a rite of passage into manhood |
| Glans Penis | The tip (or head) of the penis |
| Wet Dreams | Also called nocturnal emissions, the release of semen while asleep. Usually begin at about 13 or 14 years old and is a normal occurence |
| Testicular Cancer | Usually occurs to men ages 20-35 and usually to only one testicle and |
| Possible signs and symptoms of testicular cancer | Testicle enlargement, change in consistency, a dull abdominal ache, a small lump and/or a heavy sensation in the groin area |
| Sterility | A low or no sperm count to fertilize a female egg |
| 150-400 million | The number of sperm released with each ejaculatuion |
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norma peck
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