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Objectives

After working through this lesson, you will be able to:

In Lecture Format

1. List the organs of the male reproductive system and briefly describe the function of each.
2. Describe the histological organization of the:
   1. testis
   2. epididymis
   3. ductus deferens
   4. prostate gland
   5. urethra
   6. penis
3. Describe the processes of :
   1. spermatogenesis,
   2. spermatocytogenesis
   3. spermiogenesis.
4. Describe the path (organs involved) taken by a spermatozoan from its point of origin to the point of deposition in the female reproductive tract.
5. Describe the relationship between the Sertoli cell and developing sperm cells.
6. Describe the "blood-testis" barrier and explain why it is important.
7. Describe erectile tissue and explain the mechanism of erection.

In Lab Format

1. Identify histologic sections of the testis, epididymis, urethra, prostate gland and penis.
2. Identify the following cells in the testis:
   1. Sertoli cells
   2. Spermatogonia
   3. Primary Spermatocytes
   4. Spermatids
   5. Spermatozoa
   6. Leydig cells
   7. Myoid cells
3. Classify the epithelium in the testis, epididymis, prostate gland and urethra.
4. Classify the connective tissue in all parts of the testis, epididymis, urethra, penis.
5. Identify erectile tissue in a histologic section of the penis: corpus cavernosum penis and corpus cavernosum urethra.  
6. In a section of the penis, identify:
   1. pacinian corpuscle
   2. peripheral nerve
   3. helicine artery
   4. venous sinus.