Anatomy of the Male Reproductive System: Seminal Vesicles
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What is the primary function of the alkaline buffers secreted by the seminal vesicles?

  • To provide a fuel source for sperm cells
  • To raise the pH in the male and female reproductive tracts (correct)
  • To break down proteins in the seminal fluid
  • To lower the pH in the male reproductive system

    • What is the main component of the seminal fluid produced by the seminal vesicles?

  • Prostatic fluid
  • Citric acid
  • Mucus and buffers (correct)
  • Fructose

    • What is the fuel source for sperm cells secreted by the seminal vesicles?

  • Fructose (correct)
  • Proteolytic enzymes
  • Kininogens
  • Citric acid

    • What is the approximate proportion of the seminal fluid produced by the prostate gland?

    <p>One-third</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the clotting proteins produced by the seminal vesicles?

    <p>To coagulate everything together so that the sperm cells can be deposited effectively</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the clotting proteins secreted by the seminal vesicles?

    <p>To facilitate clotting of the seminal fluid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a component of the seminal fluid produced by the seminal vesicles?

    <p>Citric acid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the proteolytic enzymes produced by the prostate gland?

    <p>To break up the clot and allow sperm cells to swim through the cervix</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the secretion produced by the Calper's gland just before male ejaculation?

    <p>To lubricate the urethra and raise the pH of the urethra</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the acrosome responsible for?

    <p>Releasing enzymes to break down the proteins surrounding the egg</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the alkaline buffers in the Calper's gland secretion?

    <p>To raise the pH of the urethra</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are the 23 chromosomes housed in the sperm cell?

    <p>In the head of the sperm cell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of fructose in the seminal fluid?

    <p>To provide energy for the sperm cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following components is NOT produced by the seminal vesicles?

    <p>Citric acid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the prostaglandins produced by the seminal vesicles and prostate gland?

    <p>To stimulate smooth muscle contraction in the female reproductive tract</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the mucus produced by the seminal vesicles?

    <p>To neutralize the acidic pH in the female reproductive tract</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the proportion of the seminal fluid produced by the seminal vesicles?

    <p>Two-thirds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following components is produced by both the seminal vesicles and prostate gland?

    <p>Prostaglandins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the enzymes contained in the acrosome of the sperm cell?

    <p>To dissolve the layers of proteins and polysaccharides surrounding the egg</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it necessary to lubricate the urethra before ejaculation?

    <p>To prevent the sperm cells from being damaged by mechanical friction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of the alkaline buffers in the Calper's gland secretion on the urethra?

    <p>They increase the pH of the urethra</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the clotting proteins produced by the seminal vesicles?

    <p>To coagulate the sperm cells and other seminal fluids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the proteolytic enzymes produced by the prostate gland?

    <p>To break down the clotting proteins produced by the seminal vesicles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are the chromosomes housed in the sperm cell?

    <p>In the pronucleus</p> Signup and view all the answers

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