5 Male Sexual Anatomy and Physiology

5 – Male Sexual Anatomy and Physiology 1. Describe the structure and function of the following parts of the male sexual anatomy: the penis, the scrotum, the testes, the vas deferens, the seminal vesicles, the prostate gland, the Cowper’s glands, semen. 2. Discuss various cultural beliefs and practices regarding male genital modification and mutilation, referring specifically to the following: under what circumstances it is practiced; advantages and disadvantages of these procedures; how these procedures relate to sexual pleasure and function; cross-cultural beliefs and practices. 3. Describe how Kegel exercises are done, and give three possible benefits of doing them. 4. Define cryptorchidism, including its incidence and how it is treated. 5. Discuss the possible relationship between heat and sperm production. 6. Define the cremasteric reflex, and discuss what types of situations may provoke this response. 7. Discuss several reasons why male genital self-exam is recommended. 8. Explain how and where sperm production and storage take place. 9. Discuss in detail the functions of erection and ejaculation. 10. Explain why penis size has historically been so important and how that has affected men’s masculinity and/or self-image. Describe penile augmentation procedures and genital retraction syndrome. 11. Define circumcision and discuss recent research regarding its necessity. 12. Discuss health care issues regarding the penis. 13. Describe the incidence of, symptoms of, and treatment alternatives for penile cancer, testicular cancer, prostatitis, benign prostate hyperplasia, and prostate cancer. Describe tests for prostate cancer and treatment alternatives.