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Topics to be discussed
HUMAN REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM

MALE
MALE REPRODUCTIVE
REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
SYSTEM
FEMALE
FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE
REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
SYSTEM

GAMETOGENESIS
SPERMATOGENESIS
OOGENESIS
MENSTRUAL CYCLE (REPRODUCTIVE CYCLE)
FERTILIZATION AND IMPLANTATION
PARTURITION AND LACTATION

HUMAN
REPRODUCTIVE
SYSTEM

 Reproduction is the production of young ones by

an organism.
Humans are sexually reproducing and viviparous.

MALE
REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM

Paired
testes

Male
repr
oduc
tive
syste
m

Accessory
ducts

Rete testis
Vasa efferentia
Epididymis
Vas deferens
A prostate gland

Accessory
glands
External
genitalia
(Penis)

Paired seminal
vesicles
Paired Cowpers
glands (bulbourethral glands)
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1. Paired testes

Primary sex organs that

produce sperms &
testosterone.
Testes are formed
within the abdomen.
Soon after the birth or
at the 8th month of
pregnancy they descent
into the scrotal sac
(scrotum) through
inguinal canal.
The low temperature
(2-2.50 C less than the
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1. Paired testes
Seminiferous
Each testis is tubule
oval in is
shape.
Length
lined internally
4-5 cm, with
width: 2-3 cm. cells
spermatogenic
Each
(spermatogonia
testis has about
or male
250
testicular
germ
cells)
lobules.
& Sertoli cells
Each
(supporting
lobule contains
cells).
1-3
Sertoli
coiled seminiferous
cells give shape and
tubules.
nourishment
to developing
spermatogenic cells.

1. Paired testes
The regions outside
the seminiferous
tubules (interstitial
spaces) contain
Small blood vessels.
Interstitial cells or
Leydig cells. They
secrete testicular
hormones
(androgens).
Immunologically
competent cells

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The urethra receives the ducts of prostate

and Cowpers glands and passes through the

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3. Accessory glands
Their

Theycollective
include
(seminal
secretion
A pair of
seminal
plasma) is rich in
vesicles
fructose, Ca and
enzymes.
A prostate
gland
It
Helps
A pairfor
oftransporting
Cowpers
glands (bulbosperms
urethral glands).
Supplies nutrients to
sperms

Provides an alkaline
medium to counteract
the acidity of the
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4. Penis (external genitalia)

It is a copulatory
organ
It is made up of
special erectile
spongy tissues.
Penis erects when
the spongy tissue is
filled with blood. It
facilitates
insemination.
The cone-shaped tip
of the penis is called
glans penis which is

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CHECK YOUR GRASP

Odd man out

A.
B.
C.
D.

Prostate
Epididymis
Seminal vesicle
Cowpers glands

Which is false
statement?
A.

B.

C.
D.

Testes are the primary sex organ

of male.
Sertoli cells give nourishment to
developing sperms.
Leydig cells produce androgen.
Rete testis temporarily stores sp
erms.

Which gland lubricates the

penis?
A.
B.
C.
D.

Cowpers gland
Prostate gland
Seminal vesicle
All of the above

The cone shaped tip of the penis

is called

SEE PART 2

Prepared by
MUHAMMED ALI. K.C
DEPARTMENT OF ZOOLOGY
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