Multiple Choice
The testes mainly produce which of the following?
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27. The Reproductive System
Anatomy of the Male Reproductive System
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Which of the following substances is produced by the prostate gland?
A
Testosterone
B
Prostatic fluid
C
Semen
D
Sperm
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Understand the role of the prostate gland in the male reproductive system. The prostate gland is responsible for producing a fluid that is a component of semen.
Recognize that testosterone is a hormone produced primarily by the testes, not the prostate gland.
Identify that sperm is produced by the testes and stored in the epididymis, not produced by the prostate gland.
Learn that semen is a mixture of sperm and fluids from several glands, including the seminal vesicles, prostate gland, and bulbourethral glands.
Conclude that the prostate gland specifically contributes prostatic fluid to the semen, which helps to nourish and transport sperm.
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