Question
Name the male accessory glands in humans and write their functions.

Answer

The male accessory glands include:
  • A pair of seminal vesicles.
  • A prostate gland.
  • A pair of bulbourethral glands.
The secretions of these glands, called seminal plasma is rich in calcium, fructose and certain enzymes.
It performs the following functions:
  • Provides a fluid medium for the sperms to move towards ovum in the female genital tract.
  • It is necessary for the nutrition of sperms.
  • The secretion of bulbourethral glands helps in lubrication of the penis during coitus.

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