Male Reproductive System

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Hypospadia

Urethra on ventral side of penis
Epispadias

urethra on dorsal side of penis
Phimosis

Foreskin will not retract
Cryptorchidism

One or both testis do not descend into the scrotum
Testicular torsion

Testicles become twisted- extreme pain
Epididymitis

Inflammation of the epididymis
Epididymis

Duct where sperm is stored
Vas deferens (duct deferens)

Sperm is transported through
Testis
- sperm manufactured
- Each testis has it own nerve, artery and vein
- Left testicle hangs slightly lower than the right
Corpora spngiosum
- Where the urethra is located and
- where blood is stored during erection
- Located on ventral side of penis
Corpora cavernosa
- Blood is stored during erection
- Located on the dorsal side of penis
Bulbourethra
- Excretes fluid to help sperm travel
- Excretes prelubrication for ejaculation
Seminal vesicle
- Nutrition for sperm made up of mostly fructose
- Located slightly superior and posterior to the prostate gland
Some causes of sexual dysfunction
- ETOH abuse
- Beta blockers
- Mumps-sterility
Smegma

White, dead cells under the foreskin-normal
paraphimosis

once foreskin is retracted, it becomes trapped.
Peyronie's disease
- Curvature of the penis.
- Often associated with diabetes
- Makes it difficult if not impossible to have sex
Prostate gland
- Borders urethra near lower part of the bladder
- Secretes milky alkaline solution that helps aid sperm motility.
- 1/3 of semen is produced here
Orchitis
- Inflammation of the testicles
- Painful and tender
Varicocele
- Distended cord and causes male infertility
- Feels like a "bag of worms"
Hydrocele
- Fluid filled mass that is nontender
- Located around the testes

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