1. A vasectomy is a procedure a male can undergo in which the vas deferens are cut and sealed, whereas castration is a procedure in which the testicles are removed or otherwise deactivated. Describe the physiological similarities as well as the physiological differences these two procedures would have on a male.
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A vasectomy involves cutting the ductus deferens. Does a vasectomy impede testosterone levels, having a penile erection, or having an ejaculation? Explain each situation.
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3. ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS 3.1 During vasectomy which structure will be cut or ligated? Why will this prevent pregnancy? During vasectomy, the vas deferens tubes are tied, cut, clipped, or sealed to prevent the release of sperm into the semen. This prevents a woman's egg from being fertilized with the man's sperm during sexual intercourse. 3.2 If, as a result of testicular cancer, both testes are removed, what function of the male reproductive system would be affected? If both your testicles were removed, you may start notice changes in your body the after surgery due to not having male hormones. You may lose your sex drive, not be able to get an erection and lastly not be able to produce sperm because of the removal of the seminiferous tubules sperm producing site which is found in the testicles.
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Watch this video (http://openstaxcollege.org/1/ (introns vasectomy) to learn about vasectomy. As described in this video, a vasectomy is a procedure in which a small section of the ductus (vas) deferens is removed from the scrotum. This interrupts the path taken by sperm through the ductus deferens. If sperm do not exit through the vas, either because the man has had a vasectomy or has not ejaculated, in what region of the testis do they remain?
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