Pene

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Pene

Definición:

El pene es el órgano masculino utilizado para la micción y la relación sexual. Está localizado por encima del escroto y está formado por un tejido esponjoso y vasos sanguíneos.

El cuerpo del pene rodea la uretra y está conectado al hueso púbico.

El prepucio cubre la cabeza (glande) del pene y es eliminado si el niño es circuncidado.

Información:

Durante la pubertad, el pene se alarga. La capacidad para eyacular comienza hacia los 12 a 14 años de edad. La eyaculación es la secreción de líquido que contiene espermatozoides desde el pene durante un orgasmo.

Las afecciones del pene abarcan:

Ver también:

Referencias:

Behrman RE. Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics. 17th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: WB Saunders; 2004.

Wein AJ. Campbell - Walsh Urology . 9th ed. St. Louis, Mo: WB Saunders; 2007.

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