Jan 17, 2015
Male Reproductive
System
Reproductive Anatomy of the Human Male. External:
- penis - scrotum
Internal: - gonads- accessory sex glands and ducts.
Human reproduction involves intricate anatomy and complex behavior
Male Reproductive System
Testis
Male Reproductive System
External structure of the penis:
glans penis
prepuce (foreskin)
Testis are the male gonads. seminiferous tubules- form sperm Leydig cells (interstitial cells)- produce
androgens (ex. Testosterone, ABP).
Testes are located in the scrotum, outside the body cavity. This keeps testicular temperature cooler
than the body cavity. The testes develop in the body cavity and
descend into the scrotum just before birth.
Sperm Pathway
Prostatic urethra
Membranous urethra
Semen Seminal fluid is thick, yellowish, and
alkaline. It contains mucus, fructose, a coagulating
enzyme, ascorbic acid, and prostaglandins.
Accessory glands:
1.seminal vesicle
2.prostate gland
3.bulbourethral gland
Seminal Vesicle
Seminal vesicle:• A pair of glands that secrete a liquid
component of semen into the vas deferens. • Secretion is alkaline• Contains fructose, asorbic acid, coagulating
enzyme, prostaglandin
Prostate gland:• Location- surrounds and opens into the urethra where it
leaves the bladder. • Secretion- slightly alkaline fluid that activates the sperm
and prevents them from sticking together Prostate problems are common in males over 40. Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers
in men.
Prostate
Bulbourethral gland (Cowper’s gland): • Location- paired glands that lie beneath the prostate• Secretion- a thick, clear alkaline mucous that drains into
the membranous urethra. • Function- It acts to wash residual urine out of the urethra
when ejaculating semen-- raises pH; neutralizes acidity of urine.
Bulbourethral gland
Spermatogenesis
Mature Spermatozoa
tail
mitochondria
nucleus
acrosomehead
spermatogonium
1º spermatocyte
2º spermatocyte
spermatidsSertoli cell
spermatozoa
Seminiferous Tubules
Seminiferous Tubules
Sperm Maturation & Development
Hormones Involved in Spermatogenesis
• Gonadotropin Releasing Hormone (GnRH)• Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)• Interstitial Cell Stimulating Hormone (ICSH=LH)• Testosterone• Inhibin• ABP
Feedback Inhibition
InhibinInhibinActs on anterior pituitaryActs on anterior pituitaryInhibits FSH productionInhibits FSH production
TestosteroneTestosteroneActs on hypothalamusActs on hypothalamusInhibits GnRH productionInhibits GnRH production
Hormonal Control of Spermatogenesis
Some Other Effects of Testosterone
muscle and bone growthmuscle and bone growthfacial and pubic hair growthfacial and pubic hair growth
thickening of vocal cordsthickening of vocal cordsgrowth of pharyngeal cartilagegrowth of pharyngeal cartilage
hair follicle effectshair follicle effectsstimulates sebaceous glandsstimulates sebaceous glands
Increased BMRIncreased BMR
Vasectomy
Female Female Reproductive SystemReproductive System
cervix
vagina
fimbriae
uterine tube
ovary
uterus
bladder
urethra
clitoris
l. minora
l. majora
Female Reproductive System
Internal reproductive:
• Vagina• Cervix• Fallopian tube
(uterian tube/oviducts)• Fimbrae• Ovary• Uterus
- Endometrium- Myometrium- Perimetrium
cervixvagina
fimbriae
uterine tube
ovary
uterus
endometrium
myometrium
perimetrium
Fimbrae & Fallopian Tube
Oogenesis in the Ovary
OogenesisOvary- contains 400,000 oocytes; release
about 500 in a lifetime• Ovary- under influence of FSH. The
follicles mature every 28 days• Primary follicle produces estrogens• And primary oocyte completes its 1st
division produces 2ndary oocyte and polar body
Oogenesis• Aprox 1/2 way through the 28 day cycle the
follicle reaches the mature Vesticular or Graffian follicle stage.
Oogenesis
• Estrogen levels rise and release LH and FSH and triggers ovulation.
Oogenesis• The 2ndary oocyte travels down the uterine
tube to the uterus.• If fertilized by sperm, it will produce a zygote
Ovum in uterine tube
Ectopic Pregnancy
Oogenesis
Hormones Involved in the Female Reproductive Cycle
Gonadotropin Releasing Hormone (GnRH)Gonadotropin Releasing Hormone (GnRH)Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)
Luteinizing Hormone (LH)Luteinizing Hormone (LH)EstrogenEstrogen
ProgesteroneProgesteroneInhibinInhibinRelaxinRelaxin
The Uterine Cycle
Hormone Fluctuation
Some Other Effects of Some Other Effects of EstrogenEstrogen
• breast development• external genitalia growth• bone growth• fat deposition• Increase protein anabolism• Decrease blood cholesterol• Facilitate calcium uptake• Promotes hydration of skin• Feminizes brain
Menopause: cessation of ovarian and menstrual cycles. Usually occurs between ages 46 and 54. Due to ovaries decreased responsiveness
to gonadotropins.
Menopause affects: changes in sexual desire triggers mood swings causes debilitating hot flashes may lead to bone and heart problems short-term memory loss insomnia