Question

Which of the following is a function of seminal vesicle and prostate glands?

• A. Production of plasma of semen, protection and nourishment of sperm
• B. Production of sperm, protection and nourishment of sperm
• C. Production of ovum, protection and nourishment of sperm
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is A Production of plasma of semen, protection and nourishment of sperm

The function of prostate gland is to secrete a slightly alkaline fluid, milky or white in appearance, which protects the sperm from the acidic environment in female vaginal tract. Also, provide nourishment and energy to the sperm.
Seminal vesicles secrete a significant proportion of the fluid that ultimately becomes the semen when mixed with sperm.
Thus, the correct answer is option A.