Question

Seminal plasma, the fluid part of semen, is contributed by:

(i) Seminal vesicle

(ii) Prostate

(iii) Urethra

(iv) Bulbourethral gland

• A. (i) and (ii)
• B. (i), (ii) and (iv)
• C. (ii), (iii) and (iv)
• D. (i) and (iv)

Answer 1

The correct option is B (i), (ii) and (iv)

Seminal plasma is the fluid part of semen and is contributed by seminal vesicles, prostate gland and bulbourethral glands.
Seminal vesicles contribute fructose, citric acid and other nutrients along with fibrinogen and prostaglandins. Secretions from prostate gland contain calcium ions, phosphate ion etc and are alkaline in nature. Bulbourethral glands secrete alkaline mucus and is important for the lubrication of penis.