Male Reproductive System
Male Subdivision
What does this system do?
1. Produces Sperm
2. Produces fluid for sperm to swim in
3. Produces hormones
Other major organ parts
Gonads
sex glands where reproductive cells are formed.
Prostate
lies below the bladder, and secretes 30% of fluids that activate the sperm.
Penis
A reproductive organ.
Homeostatic Imbalances
Testicular Cancer
Cause: Cancer cells form in one or both of the testicles and begin to change and grow uncontrollably.
Symptoms:
A painless lump in the testicle
Change in how it feels
Build up of fluid in the scrotum
Treatment:
Radiation therapy
Chemotherapy
Prostatitis
Cause: Inflammation of the prostate gland
Symptoms:
Swelling
Pain in groin
Treatment:
Antibiotics
Urethritis
Cause: Inflammation in the ureter that is mainly caused by infection.
Symptom:
Difficulty passing urine.
Bleeding
Discharge
Treatment:
Medicines and in severe cases, surgery.