Multiple Choice
Which statement is true about the male reproductive system?
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27. The Reproductive System
Anatomy of the Male Reproductive System
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Which gland does not secrete fluid that nourishes the sperm in the male reproductive system?
A
Seminal vesicles
B
Prostate gland
C
Bulbourethral glands
D
Testes
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Understand the role of each gland in the male reproductive system: Seminal vesicles, Prostate gland, and Bulbourethral glands all contribute fluids that nourish and protect sperm.
Recognize that the seminal vesicles secrete a fluid rich in fructose, which provides energy for the sperm.
Identify that the prostate gland secretes a slightly alkaline fluid that helps to protect sperm in the acidic environment of the female reproductive tract.
Note that the bulbourethral glands secrete a pre-ejaculatory fluid that helps to lubricate the urethra and neutralize any acidity.
Understand that the testes are primarily responsible for the production of sperm and testosterone, not for secreting nourishing fluids for sperm.
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