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Name the accessory reproductive organs of males?


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Accessory Reproductive organs of males:

The seminal vesicles, prostate gland, and bulbourethral glands are the male reproductive system's accessory glands. These glands secrete fluids, which enter the urethra.

Seminal vesicles:

  1. Seminal vesicles are also known as vesicular glands.
  2. They are single pair of two convoluted tubular glands.
  3. In some male mammals they are found behind the urinary bladder.

Prostate glands:

  1. It mainly creates slightly alkaline fluid.
  2. That fluid is one of the major components of semen.

Bulbourethral glands:

  1. It is pea-sized glands commonly called as Cowper's Gland.
  2. It produces the fluid known as Cowper's fluid, which neutralizes the acidity of the urethra.

Final answer:

The Seminal vesicles, prostate gland, and bulbourethral glands are the male reproductive system's accessory glands.


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