02/01/2026
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The male reproductive system plays a central role in animal production, fertility management, and genetic improvement. A clear understanding of its physiology is essential for every veterinary doctor working with domestic or wild animals.
Primary Functions
The main functions of the male reproductive system are:
1) Production of s***matozoa
2) Secretion of male s*x hormones
3) Delivery of viable s***m into the female reproductive tract
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The te**es are the primary reproductive organs. They perform two vital physiological functions:
โข ๐๐ฅ๐๐ง๐ข๐๐ฉ๐ค๐๐๐ฃ๐๐จ๐๐จ: the production of s***m cells within the seminiferous tubules
โข ๐๐ค๐ง๐ข๐ค๐ฃ๐ ๐จ๐๐๐ง๐๐ฉ๐๐ค๐ฃ: mainly testosterone, produced by Leydig cells
Testicular temperature regulation (via the sc***um and pampiniform plexus) is critical, as s***m production requires a temperature lower than body temperature.
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S***matogenesis is a continuous, hormone-dependent process that includes:
โข Mitotic division of s***matogonia
โข Meiotic division to form haploid s***m cells
โข S***miogenesis (maturation into motile s***matozoa)
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The epididymis is responsible for:
โข S***m maturation
โข Acquisition of motility
โข Short-term storage of s***m
Without proper epididymal function, s***m may be produced but remain infertile.
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These glands (seminal vesicles, prostate, and bulbourethral glands) produce seminal plasma, which:
โข Provides energy for s***m
โข Buffers pH
โข Enhances s***m motility and survival
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The male reproductive system is controlled by the HypothalamicโPituitaryโGonadal (HPG) axis:
โข ๐๐ฃ๐๐ stimulates the pituitary gland
โข ๐๐ stimulates testosterone production
โข ๐๐๐ supports s***matogenesis
Testosterone is essential for libido, secondary s*x characteristics, and normal reproductive behavior.
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These processes are coordinated by the nervous system:
โข ๐๐ง๐๐๐ฉ๐๐ค๐ฃ: mainly parasympathetic control
โข ๐๐๐๐๐ช๐ก๐๐ฉ๐๐ค๐ฃ: sympathetic control and muscular contractions
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โข Diagnosis and treatment of male infertility
โข Artificial insemination programs
โข Herd fertility improvement
โข Conservation breeding of endangered species
Understanding male reproductive physiology is not only important for farm animals but also for wildlife conservation and zoo medicine.
๐น๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ (๐บ๐๐๐๐๐):
International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). Guidelines on the Use of Reproductive Technologies for Conservation and Management of Animal Populations, IUCN SSC Conservation Breeding Specialist Group.