Topic 17: Reproductive System - Male Accessory Glands Flashcards

1
Q

The accessory glands have what percentage of semen?

A

95%

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2
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Name 3 accessory glands

A
  • seminal vesicles (2)
  • Prostate gland (1)
  • Bulbourethral (cowper’s gland) (2)
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3
Q

Where are seminal vesicles located?

A
  • posterior to bladder
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4
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What do seminal vesicles secrete? (2)

A
  • alkaline fluid containing fructose to nourish sperm
  • 60% of sperm
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5
Q

Where is the prostate gland?

A

inferior to bladder and encircles prostatic urethra

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6
Q

What does the prostate gland secrete?

A
  • milky, alkaline fluid that nourishes sperm
  • 30%
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7
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Where can you find the Cowper’s Gland? (2)

A
  • below prostate in urogenital diaphragm
  • in contact with external urethral sphincter
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8
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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
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