Seminal fluid

Question 1

-what is it
-made up of what

Answer 1

fluid released by the male during reproduction
-different fluids from 3 glands and sperm

Question 2

Seminal Vesicles
-what does it release in its fluid, and what does each one of those things do (2)

Answer 2

1. fructose: energy for sperm cell that the midpeice needs
2. Prostaglandins: causes contractions of smooth muscles along female tract, moves sperm towards the egg

Question 3

Prostate Gland
-what does it release in its fluid and what does it do

Answer 3

fluid contains alkaline buffers which protect sperm from acidic vagina

Question 4

Cowpers gland
-what does it release in the fluid and when
-what 2 things does it do

Answer 4

-mucus fluids prior to ejaculation
-protects sperm from acids in urthrea assciated with the passage of urine
-sperm movement