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Chapter 15

Urethra: the last part of the urinary tract; in males, it is the passage for both urine and sperm

Varicocele: varicose vein of the testicles, sometimes a cause of male infertility

Vasectomy: most common sterilization procedure in males; small segment of each ductus deferens
is surgically removed after it passes from the testis

Summary

Both male and female reproductive systems may seem somewhat isolated from other body systems
in that their purpose is to create new life and not just to maintain existing life. There are however
significant relationships between the reproductive system and other body systems. All systems relate in
one way or another to help our bodies maintain homeostasis.

References

• "Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology" by Valerie C. Scanlon and Tina Sanders
• "Web MD": http://www.webmd.com
• Wikibook: Sexual Health

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