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What is the role of the seminal vesicles and the prostate gland?


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Seminal vesicles and the prostate gland:

  1. Seminal vesicle and prostate glands are coming under male reproductive organs.
  2. These are internal reproductive organs.
  3. These are two glands of the male reproductive system besides Cowper's gland.
  4. The three glands' secretions combine to form semen.
  5. Semen nourishes and raises the volume of sperm.

The role of seminal vesicle:

  1. The masculine uterus is another name for the seminal vesicle.
  2. The seminal fluid consists of fructose, ascorbic acid, and prostaglandin.
  3. Fructose functions is providing energy for sperm migration.
  4. The alkaline fluid of the seminal vesicle protects the sperm from the acidic environment of the vagina.

The role of the prostate gland:

  1. It is present on the front end of the urethra.
  2. A white fluid is secreted by the prostate gland.
  3. The fluid contains phosphate, lysozymes, spermin, citrate, fibrinolysin, and other chemicals.
  4. Its secretions promote sperm production while also preventing sperm coagulation.

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