Male Reproductive System

Male Reproductive System The organs of the male reproductive system are specialized for the following functions: *<Tab/>To produce, maintain and transport sperm (the male reproductive cells) and protective fluid (semen) *<Tab/>To discharge sperm within the female reproductive tract *<Tab/>To produce and secrete male sex hormones The male reproductive anatomy includes internal and external structures. External Reproductive Structures Most of the …showed first 75 words of 895 total…

…showed last 75 words of 895 total…of the male reproductive system are follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), luteinizing hormone (LH) and testosterone. FSH and LH are produced by the pituitary gland located at the base of the brain. FSH is necessary for sperm production (spermatogenesis), and LH stimulates the production of testosterone, which is necessary to continue the process of spermatogenesis. Testosterone also is important in the development of male characteristics, including muscle mass and strength, fat distribution, bone mass and sex drive.