Question

The secretions of the male sex accessory glands constitute the

• A. Urine
• B. Serum
• C. Semen
• D. Seminal plasma

Answer 1

The correct option is (D)Seminal plasma

Seminal plasma

The male accessory gland includes the prostate gland, paired bulbourethral gland and paired seminal vesicles. Secretions of these glands constitute the seminal plasma rich in fructose, calcium, and certain enzymes.

Serum

The clear, yellowish fluid from the blood after removing clotting factors (fibrinogen) is called serum.

Semen

Semen is the mixture of spermatozoa and seminal plasma.Semen is ejected from the penis during ejaculation.

Urine

The waste material, which is watery and typically a yellowish fluid, stored in the urinary bladder and discharged through the urethra is called urine.

Final answer (D) Seminal plasma

Related Questions

1. What is the composition of the seminal plasma?
2. Write briefly about the role of accessory glands in the male reproductive system.