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  1. Describe the penis and the internal structures and bodily systems that make the male sexual arousal cycle possible.
  2. Cite the reasons people give for having males circumcised and the research evidence on this topic.
  3. Distinguish between myths and facts derived from research on the effects of penis size on sexual performance and a partner's sexual satisfaction.
  4. Describe the scrotum and its role in maintaining optimum temperature for sperm production.
  5. Describe the structure of the testes and explain their functions in sperm and testosterone production.
  6. Trace the route of the sperm as they leave the testes and combine with the several glandular fluids that form semen.
  7. Discuss the incidence, symptoms, treatments and survival rates associated with testicular cancer.
  8. Describe the testicular self-examination procedure and the importance of self-exams and regular medical checkups for early detection of testicular and prostate cancer.
  9. Identify the disorders of the prostate and their symptoms and treatments.
  10. Describe the conditions under which erections can occur and explain why the process of erection is a spinal reflex.
  11. Explain the effect of spinal cord injuries on erection and ejaculation.
  12. Discuss the role of the brain and the autonomic nervous system in erection.
  13. Describe several erectile and ejaculatory abnormalities.
  14. Describe the process of ejaculation, including the roles of the spinal cord and the autonomic nervous system.





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