Topic 17: Reproductive System - Male Accessory Glands Flashcards
1
Q
The accessory glands have what percentage of semen?
A
95%
2
Q
Name 3 accessory glands
A
- seminal vesicles (2)
- Prostate gland (1)
- Bulbourethral (cowper’s gland) (2)
3
Q
Where are seminal vesicles located?
A
- posterior to bladder
4
Q
What do seminal vesicles secrete? (2)
A
- alkaline fluid containing fructose to nourish sperm
- 60% of sperm
5
Q
Where is the prostate gland?
A
inferior to bladder and encircles prostatic urethra
6
Q
What does the prostate gland secrete?
A
- milky, alkaline fluid that nourishes sperm
- 30%
7
Q
Where can you find the Cowper’s Gland? (2)
A
- below prostate in urogenital diaphragm
- in contact with external urethral sphincter
8
Q
What do the Cowper’s Gland secrete? (3)
A
- thick alkaline mucous to help neutralize acidic urine in urethra
- also for lubrication
- 5% of semen