Chapter 7: Male Reproductive System

Overview

• Focus on male and female reproductive systems
• Warning: Medical images may not be visually appealing
• Discusses functioning organs and medical terminology

Male Reproductive System Function

• Primary function: Reproduction
  • Produce, sustain, and transport sperm
  • Secrete testosterone (part of endocrine system)
• Composed of external and internal parts

External Parts

• Penis
• Scrotum
  • Contains testes and part of the vas deferens
  • Temperature regulation

Internal Parts

• Testes/Testicles

  • Primary sex organs (produce sperm and testosterone)
  • Sperm cells known as spermatozoa

• Epididymis

  • Stores mature sperm

• Vas Deferens

  • Connects epididymis to urethra
  • Transports sperm

• Seminal Vesicles and Prostate Gland

  • Produce fluid to accompany sperm

Shared Organs

• Urethra
  • Dual function: Excrete urine and semen

Medical Terminology

• Andro/o: Male
• Balan/o: Glans penis
• Epididym/o: Epididymis
• Orch/o, Orchi/o, Orchid/o: Testes
• Prostat/o: Prostate gland
• Sperm/o, Spermat/o: Sperm

Diseases and Disorders

• Inflammations: Common (e.g., prostatitis, epididymitis)
• Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH): Enlargement of prostate
• Cryptorchidism: Undescended testes
• Erectile Dysfunction (ED/Impotence)

Surgical Terms

• Orchiectomy: Removal of testes
• Vasectomy: Removal of part of the vas deferens
• Circumcision: Removal of foreskin

Diagnostic and Complementary Terms

• MRI: Multi-parametric for prostate imaging
• PSA: Prostate-specific antigen test for cancer
• Semen Analysis: Evaluate sperm viability

Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)

• AIDS: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
• Chlamydia: Bacterial infection
• Genital Herpes: Viral infection
• HPV: Human Papillomavirus
• Gonorrhea: Bacterial infection

Abbreviations

• PSA: Prostate-Specific Antigen
• ED: Erectile Dysfunction
• BPH: Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

Exercises

• Engage in textbook exercises for practical understanding
• Match diseases, surgical terms, and diagnostic terms for clarity

Conclusion

• Comprehensive understanding of male reproductive anatomy and associated medical terms.