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The slide covers comprehensive content on <p>The male reproductive system consists of the internal structures: the testes, epididymis, vas deferens, prostate, and the external structures: the scrotum and penis. These structures are well-vascularized with many glands and ducts to promote&nbsp;the formation, storage, and ejaculation of sperm for fertilization, and to produce important androgens for male development.</p> <p>The major male androgen is testosterone, which is produced from Leydig cells in the testes. Testosterone can be converted in the periphery to a more active form, dihydrotestosterone via 5-alpha-reductase, or estradiol via aromatase.</p> <p>Other key hormones include inhibin B and Mullerian inhibiting substance (MIS) hormone, both produced by the Sertoli cells in the testes. Important hormones that modulate these include follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH), which are released from the anterior pituitary gland and are regulated by gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH), produced by the hypothalamus.</p> <p>Together, these hormones form the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis that promotes and maintains sexual development and function in the male</p> . You can play the slide in our in-built slide player or download for offline reading.