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Which of the following factors specifically causes semen to coagulate after ejaculation in humans?

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Potassium content from prostatic secretion
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Fructose from Cowper's glands
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Semenogelin proteins present in the seminal vesicle
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Citric acid from the rete testis
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Solution

The correct option is C Semenogelin proteins present in the seminal vesicle

Semenogelin (Sg) is one of the major proteins present in the seminal vesicle that is responsible for sperm immobilization (arresting the sperm motility) thus causing coagulation after ejaculation.

Secretion of the prostate includes proteolytic enzymes and fibrinolysin.

Cowper’s gland produces an alkaline mucous fluid that lubricates the end of the penis.

Citric acid present in secretion of prostate gland helps in the production of ATP by using Kreb’ cycle thus it helps in sperm motility. It is not secreted by rete testis.

Fructose is released by seminal vesicles and serve as an energy source for the sperms


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