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What is the composition of the seminal plasma?


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Seminal plasma:

  1. It is a complex fluid formed by the secretion of several accessory glands such as epididymis, vasa efferentia, bulbourethral gland, prostate gland, and seminal vesicles.
  2. Many biochemical components of seminal plasma are crucial for metabolism and sperm function.
  3. It also includes cholesterol, glucose, metabolites, fructose, calcium, proteins, mineral elements, intracellular and antioxidant enzymes, and intracellular and antioxidant enzymes.
  4. Carbohydrates in the seminal plasma help to provide nutrition and energy to the sperms.

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