组织学与胚胎学 16_The male reproductive system.pptVIP

Summary The male reproductive system is composed of the testes, genital ducts, accessory glands and penis. The testis is a dual-function gland, since functionally it is both exocrine and endocrine. Its exocrine product is chiefly the sex cells or gametes ( sperm ), and thus the testis may be refered to as a cytogenic gland. Its endocrine product is the male sex hormone, testosterone, which stimulates the accessory male sexual organs and causes the development of the masculine extragenital sex characteristics. Summary The genital ducts include the epididymis, ductus deferens, ejaculatory