What is the main role of the prostate gland in the male reproduction system?

Enhances sperm count

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Nourishes and protects sperms

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Reduces sperm count

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Controls ejaculated volume

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Solution

The correct option is B
Nourishes and protects sperms

Prostate gland secretion or fluid nourishes and protects sperm and guides or squeezes this fluid into the urethra, and it is expelled with the sperm as semen. The alkaline nature of this secretion helps sperms survive in the acidic environment of the vagina.

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