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Anatomy of Male Reproductive System
Anatomy of Male Reproductive System
Anatomy of Male Reproductive System
REPRODUCTIVE
SYSTEM
By : Group IV
THE MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
Functions:
Reproduction
To produce sperm
At puberty
deepening of voice
External organs
Internal organs
Internal organs
Internal organs
Internal organs
Internal organs
Internal organs
Accessory glands
Internal organs
Accessory glands
Internal organs
Accessory glands
Cowper
gland
HOW DOES THE MALE REPRODUCTIVE
SYSTEM FUNCTION?
The male reproductive system depends on hormones. Hormones are the
chemicals that regulate or stimulate body functions. The main hormones in the
proper functioning of the male reproductive system are the follicle-stimulating
hormone (FSH), luteinizing hormone (LH), and the testosterone.
The follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and the luteinizing hormone (LH) are
produced by the brain, specifically by its pituitary gland which is located at the
base of the brain. FSH is important for the production of the sperm cells or the
process called spermatogenesis. The LH is responsible of the stimulation of the
production of the testosterone. This is necessary to continue the process of
spermatogenesis. Testosterone, upon the other hand, is necessary in the
development of male characteristics. Some examples of male characteristics are
muscle mass, strength, fat distribution, bone mass, and sex drive.