Reproductive Anatomy Associated With Spermatogenesis - Prostate/Cowper's Glands

Question 1

What is the prostate gland made up of?

Answer 1

Smooth muscle fibers. connective tissue, small tubes, clusters gland

Question 2

What happens during ejaculation?

Answer 2

Squeeze the fluid from tiny glands into the urethra

Question 3

What does the prostate produce?

Answer 3

Alkaline fluid that makes up about 30% of semen

Question 4

What does the prostate fluid contain?

Answer 4

Fibrogenase (causes temporary coagulation of semen after ejaculation to prevent leakage from vagina)

Question 5

What does the cowper’s gland produce?

Answer 5

Precum (happens prior to ejaculation)