Question

What are the two main functions of the fluid secreted by seminal vesicles and the prostate gland in human male reproductive system?

Answer 1

i) The prostate gland is a male reproductive organ whose main function is to secrete prostate fluid, one of the components of semen.

ii) While the muscles of the prostate gland also help propel this seminal fluid into the urethra during ejaculation.

iii) Seminal vesicles release up to 60% of the fluid found in semen, the other 40% is produced by the prostate and bulbourethral glands.

iv) The fluid produced by seminal vesicles will contain Fructose, which is a sugar that is produced to provide energy for swimming sperm cells.