ACCESSORY GLANDS

Question 1

Glands located at the posterior surface of the bladder

Answer 1

Seminal Glands

Question 2

The Internal part of the Seminal Glands consists of:

Answer 2

1. Secretory Pseudostratified Columnar Epithelium
2. Smooth muscle that surrounds the mucosa – contracts during ejaculation

Question 3

The external part of the Seminal Glands is composed of __

Answer 3

Fibrous Capsule of Dense Connective Tissue

Question 4

The Seminal Gland joins with __ to form the Ejaculatory Ducts

Answer 4

Vas Deferens

Question 5

Seminal Gland + Vas Deferens = __
* This structure will empty semen into __

Answer 5

Ejaculatory Ducts
* Empties semen into the Prostatic Urethra

Question 6

The Seminal Glands release what percentage of semen
* Composition and functions:

Answer 6

60% of semen
Composed of:
1. Fructose & Nutrients
2. Prostaglandins - stimulate uterine contractions to help mobilize the sperm
3. Substances that suppress immune system against semen
4. Substances that enhance sperm motility
5. Enzymes that clot the semen in the vagina and then liquify it

Question 7

Structure that encirvles the 1st part of the urethra just inferior to the bladder
* Contains 20 - 30 compund __ of 3 classes (name the 3 classes too)

Answer 7

Prostate Gland
* Tubuloalveolar Glands: Main, Submucosal, Mucosal

Question 8

The Prostate Gland is embedded in the __ which is a mass of Dense CT and Smooth m
* Function of this structure

Answer 8

Fibromuscular Stroma
* Contracts during ejaculation

Question 9

What part of the semen does the Prostate Gland secrete
* Give the components of the semen it contributes

Answer 9

1/3 of the Semen
* Milky Fluid that contains:
1. Substances that enhance sperm motility
2. Enzymes that liquify the ejaculated semen

Question 10

Substance that is important for prostate cancer screening
* This is contained in the –

Answer 10

Prostate Specific Antigen
* contained in the enzymes that liquify ejaculated semen

Question 11

Pea-sized gland found inferior to the Prostate within the Urogenital Diaphragm

Answer 11

Bulbourethral Gland

Question 12

The bulbourethral gland secretes __ that enters the __ when the man gets sexually excited:
* Function

Answer 12

Secretes mucus that enters the spongy Urethra
* Function: Neutralizes traces of acidic urine and Lubricates urethra for smooth passage

Question 13

The gland responsible for the milky component of the semen

Answer 13

Prostate Gland

Question 14

Gland that accounts for the Fructose and nutrient contents of the semen

Answer 14

Seminal Gland

Question 15

Gland that accounts for the majority of the semen

Answer 15

Seminal Gland

Question 16

Accounts doe the mucus content of the precum that neutralizes traces of acidic urine before ejaculation

Answer 16

Bulbourethral Gland

Question 17

Accounts for the Prostaglandin content of the semen
* Function of Prostaglandins

Answer 17

Seminal Gland
* Prostaglandin stimulates uterine contraction that helps in the mobility of the sperm