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Anatomy and physiology of the male reproductive system (penis (Two larger…
Anatomy and physiology of the male reproductive system
Male Urethra
Conveys urine,spermatozoa,seminal fluid and prostatic fluid during sexual intercourse.
20cm long,extends from bladder neck.
Secrete thin alkaline substance.
Alkaline substance protect sperm from vaginal fluid during coitus.
Benign prostatic enlargement compresses urethra.
Size and shape of chestnut.
lead to UTI,kidney inflammation,septicaemia and acute renal failure.
penis
Two larger and outermost called corpora cavernosa.
Smaller innermost called corpus spongiosum.
It has three cylindrical masses of erectile muscle.
Is regarded as an organ of corpulation and urination.
Vascular muscle with erectile tissue to initiate and maintain erection.
Complecations of benign prostate hyperplasia,
Prostate gland
Testes
The testes are two ovoid glands that are formed during the embryonic stage of development in the abdominal cavity behind the peritoneum
consist of numerous seminiferous tubules in which the spermatozoa and sex hormones are from
epididymis is a form of tubular structure in which spermatozoa are transmitted..
Are there for the production and storage of spermatozoa. They also produce the m ale sex hormone testosterone, which is responsible for the male sexual characteristics.
