Male Reproductive System: Sperm Production and Ejaculation Process

This report provides an overview of the male reproductive system, detailing both its internal and external components. It discusses the functions of the gonads and accessory organs, emphasizing the role of the male reproductive system in sperm production and ejaculation. The report examines the specific functions of organs like the vas deferens, prostate gland, seminal vesicles, and bulbourethral glands. It explains how these organs contribute to the overall process of reproduction. References to scientific literature are included, providing a foundation for understanding the male reproductive system's processes and structures. This report offers a comprehensive insight into the biological mechanisms underlying male reproductive health.

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MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
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This report will discuss gonads and the accessory organs of the male reproductive
systems. The male reproductive system is divided into both internal and external organs. The
most significant function of the male reproductive system is to produce the reproductive fluid
which is responsible for fertilization (Creasy & Chapin, 2018). Most of the parts of the male
reproductive system has been found to be located outside the body. The external structures
have been found to include scrotum, penis, epididymis and the testes. The internal organs of
the male reproductive system include the accessory organs. These organs include vas
deferens, prostate gland, bulbourethral glands and seminal vesicles (Mohanty & Singh,
2017).
The main function of the accessory organs is to transport mature sperm inside the
urethra and prepare it for ejaculation. The main function of vas deference is to transport
mature sperm into the urethra tube which carries urine or sperm to the outside of the body
(Creasy & Chapin, 2018). This sperm is carried outside the body when the body prepares
itself for ejaculation (Mohanty & Singh, 2017). The prostate gland is responsible for fluid
secretion which is known as the prostate fluid. This fluid contains semen which helps the
seminal fluid to propel into the urethra during the process of ejaculation (Creasy & Chapin,
2018). Bulbourethral glands, on the other hand, contributes for 4 mL of fluid while sexual
arousal occurs. This fluid helps in the lubricating urethra and neutralize acidic urine that
remains inside urethra (Creasy & Chapin, 2018). Seminal vesicles produce enough fluid
which makes up semen. These glands are responsible for mixing sperm with all other types of
reproductive fluids.

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References
Creasy, D. M., & Chapin, R. E. (2018). Male reproductive system. In Fundamentals of
Toxicologic Pathology (pp. 459-516). Academic Press.
Mohanty, S. K., & Singh, R. (2017). Overview of the Male Reproductive System. In Male
Infertility: Understanding, Causes and Treatment (pp. 3-12). Springer, Singapore.