The male reproductive system, which is made up of the testes, scrotum, epididymis, vas deferens, seminal vesicles, prostate gland, bulbourethral gland, ejaculatory duct, urethra, and penis, functions mainly in the production, nourishment, and temporary storage of spermatozoa. Epigenetic modifications are essential to regulate normal gonadal development and spermatogenesis. The sperm epigenome is highly susceptible influence by a wide spectrum of environmental stimuli.

This course focuses on the male reproductive system, discussing topics ranging from aspects of anatomy and risk factors for male infertility to clinical techniques and management of male reproductive health.

In this course, you will learn about:

• The Concept of Male Reproductive Anatomy
• Endocrine Functions of the Testes
• Seminiferous Tubules and Spermatogenesis
• Testicular Histopathology and Spermatogenesis in Mice with Scrotal Heat Stress
• Methods of Sperm Selection for In-Vitro Fertilization
• Epigenetics in Male Infertility
• The Role of miR-107 in Prostate Cancer: A Review and Experimental Evidence
• and more…

This course material will a useful resource for students of anatomy and andrology.

This course – based on the book ‘Male Reproductive Anatomy‘ – comes with the courtesy of IntechOpen and is produced here under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 License for the benefit of healthcare professionals.

Academic Editor

Wei Wu
Nanjing Medical University

Disclaimer : The content in this course is educational in nature and intended solely as general health information. It is not a recommendation for treatment or medical advice. It is not a substitute for advice from a health care provider. If you  as a patient are experiencing a medical emergency, contact your health care provider or an emergency room.