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Penis
- introduces the semen to the female reproductive tract.
Tunica Vaginalis
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Testosterone - A serous sac carried by each testis during migration from the
- Drives male reproductive physiology abdominal cavity.
Function: Important for spermatogenesis, sexual differentiation Source: Derived from the peritoneum.
during embryonic and fetal development, and control of - It consists of an outer parietal layer lining the scrotum and an inner
gonadotropin secretion in the pituitary. visceral layer covering the tunic albuginea on the anterior and lateral
sides of the testis.
Dihydrotestosterone
-metabolite of testosterone NOTE: Sperm formation cannot occur at the core body temperature
- also begins to act on may tissues during puberty (i.e. male accessory of 37oC. Thus, a temperature of about 34oC is maintained in the
glands and hair follicles). scrotal sac.
- The Vas Deferens forms part of the spermatic cord, which also
includes the testicular artery, the pampiniform plexus, and nerves.
- Each ductus passes over the urinary bladder where it enlarges as an
AMPULLA where the epithelium is thicker and more extensively
folded.
-Within the prostate gland, the ends of two ampullae merge with the
Three Major Zones of Glands around the Urethra
ducts of the two seminal vesicles, joining these ducts to form
Transition Zone Central Zone Peripheral Zone
ejaculatory ducts which open into the prostatic urethra.
- Occupies 5% of the - comprises 25% of - 70% of the organ’s
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prostate volume. the gland’s tissue. tissue.
ACCESSORY GLANDS
- Surrounds the - contains the - Contains the
- these produce secretions, which become mixed with sperm during
superior portion of periurethral prostate’s main
ejaculation to produce semen and are essential for reproduction.
the urethra submucosal glands glands with still
- These include seminal vesicles (or glands), prostate gland, and the
- contains the with longer ducts. longer ducts.
bulbourethral glands.
periurethral
mucosal glands
Glans
- formed when the corpus spongiosum expands at its ends.
> Epithelium: Stratified squamous epithelium continuous with
that of the thin epidermis covering of the glans
surface.
Urethral Glands
- small, mucous-secreting glands
Location: Found along the length of the penile urethra.