Question

Match the following:
$\begin{array}{cc}\text{(i) Seminal vesicle}& \text{(A)Lubricates the urethra for ejaculation}\\ \text{(ii) Prostate gland}& \text{(B) Serves as an energy source for sperm}\\ \text{(iii) Cowper’s gland}& \text{(C) Nourishes and enhances motility of sperm}\end{array}$

• A. i-A; ii-C; iii-B
• B. i-B; ii-A; iii-C
• C. i-B; ii-C; iii-A
• D. i-C; ii-B; iii-A

Answer 1

The correct option is C i-B; ii-C; iii-A

$\bullet$ The male reproductive system consists of accessory glands and they include seminal vesicles, prostate gland and cowper’s gland. These glands secrete fluids which enrich the semen.
$\bullet$ Seminal vesicle secretes a fluid that serves as an energy source for sperm.
$\bullet$ Prostate gland secretes a fluid that nourishes, protects and enhances the motility of the sperm.
$\bullet$ Cowper’s gland lubricates the urethra for ejaculation. It also protects the sperm from residual acidic urine in the urethra.