Male Reproductive System Overview

Male Reproductive System

• The bulbourethral glands produce a clear fluid that makes up a significant portion of semen, providing nutrients and lubrication for sperm.

Sexual Arousal

• The corpus cavernosum, a part of the penis, contains spongy tissue that fills with blood during sexual arousal, leading to erection.

Nutrition and Reproduction

• Zinc plays a crucial role in the male reproductive system, as it is essential for sperm development and maturation.

Hormonal Regulation

• The hormone testosterone plays a vital role in regulating the functions of the male reproductive system, including sperm production and development.

Urinary and Reproductive Functions

• The urethra serves a dual purpose, carrying urine from the bladder and semen from the reproductive glands during ejaculation.

Sperm Production

• The testes are responsible for producing sperm and the hormone testosterone, which regulates sperm development and maturation.

Sperm Maturation

• Sperm are stored and matured in the epididymis after being produced in the testes.

Semen Composition

• The seminal vesicles produce a fluid rich in fructose and other nutrients that provide energy for sperm.

Sperm Transportation

• The vas deferens is a muscular tube that stores and transports sperm from the epididymis to the urethra during ejaculation.

Semen Composition

• The prostate gland produces a milky fluid that makes up a significant portion of semen, providing nutrients and lubrication for sperm.