The Prostate Gland Flashcards

1
Q

What is the prostate gland?

A
  • a plum-sized gland
  • surrounds the urethra at the base of the bladder
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2
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What may happen to the prostate with age?

A
  • it may enlarge, exerting pressure on the urethra
  • which slows down the emptying of the bladder
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3
Q

What is the function of the prostate gland?

A
  • secretes a fluid
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4
Q

What is the function of the fluid secreted by the prostate gland?

A
  • aids the transport of the sperm
  • contains enzymes that make sperm more active
  • (this fluid makes up about 1/3 of the seminal fluid)
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