ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY OF THE MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
REPRODUCTIVE CONCEPTS: ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY OF THE MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM Introduction The male reproductive system is a specialised anatomical and physiological system responsible for three major functions: production of male gametes, production of androgens, and delivery of sperm into the female reproductive tract during sexual intercourse. Its main structures include the testes, epididymis, vas deferens, seminal vesicles, prostate gland, bulbourethral glands, penis, scrotum, and urethra. For nurses, understanding the male reproductive system is important because disorders of this system may affect fertility, sexual function, urinary function, psychological wellbeing, and overall quality of life. Advanced nursing practice requires not only knowledge of anatomy but also the ability to connect structure with function, assessment findings, health education, and early recognition of emergencies such as testicular torsion and ischemic priapism (Ernstmeyer & Christman, 2025; ...