VGO 511: Veterinary Andrology and Reproductive Techniques (1+1)

Introduction

MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM

The male reproductive tract developed from the wolffian duct and body or mesonephric tubules.

• The male reproductive organs consist of two testes which are present in the scrotum , ducts, accessory sex glands , penis and prepuce.
• The testis produces spermatozoa and the male sex hormone (androgens).
• The scrotum helps in maintaining optimum temperature for the spermatozoa production.
• The other structures help in transport of semen from site of production to the site of deposition ie. Vagina
• It comprises of three components, they are,
  • The primary sex organ / gonads – the testes.
  • The accessory sex organ; the epididymis, ductus deferens, vesicular glands, prostate gland and bulbourethral glands.
  • The copulatory organ – the penis

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Basic components of male reproductive system includes

• Scrotum
• Spermatic cord
• Testis
• Epididymis
• Vas deferens or ductus deferens
• Pelvic urethra
• Accessory sex glands
  • Seminal vesicle or vesicular gland
  • Prostate gland
  • Cowper’s gland or Bulbo-urethral gland
• Penile urethra or extrapelvic urethra
• Penis
• Prepuce

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