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What is the function of the seminal vesicles?
What is the function of the seminal vesicles?
- To secrete alkaline fluid and clotting enzymes
- To supply fructose and prostaglandins (correct)
- To release mobile sperm
- To enhance Ca21 signaling in sperm
What is the function of the prostate gland?
What is the function of the prostate gland?
- To secrete alkaline fluid and clotting enzymes (correct)
- To supply fructose and prostaglandins
- To release mobile sperm
- To enhance Ca21 signaling in sperm
What is the function of PSA in the male reproductive system?
What is the function of PSA in the male reproductive system?
- To secrete alkaline fluid and clotting enzymes
- To supply fructose and prostaglandins
- To release mobile sperm
- To help release mobile sperm (correct)
What can PSA levels in blood be used to screen for?
What can PSA levels in blood be used to screen for?
What is the function of the bulbourethral glands?
What is the function of the bulbourethral glands?
Who provides most of the lubrication during sex?
Who provides most of the lubrication during sex?
What is the purpose of sexual intercourse in terms of reproduction?
What is the purpose of sexual intercourse in terms of reproduction?
What is the function of the accessory sex gland secretions?
What is the function of the accessory sex gland secretions?
What is the name of the substance released by the prostate gland that enhances Ca21 signaling in sperm?
What is the name of the substance released by the prostate gland that enhances Ca21 signaling in sperm?
What is the purpose of Table 20-2 in the text?
What is the purpose of Table 20-2 in the text?
What is the function of the alkaline fluid secreted by the prostate gland?
What is the function of the alkaline fluid secreted by the prostate gland?
Which male reproductive system component secretes mucus for lubrication during sex?
Which male reproductive system component secretes mucus for lubrication during sex?
Study Notes
- Accessory sex gland secretions facilitate fertilization.
- Seminal vesicles supply fructose and prostaglandins.
- Prostate gland secretes alkaline fluid and clotting enzymes.
- Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) helps release mobile sperm.
- PSA levels in blood can be used to screen for prostate cancer.
- Prostate releases prostasomes that enhance Ca21 signaling in sperm.
- Bulbourethral glands secrete mucus for lubrication during sex.
- Females provide most lubrication for sex.
- Table 20-2 summarizes locations and functions of male reproductive system components.
- Sexual intercourse is the means by which males and females come together for reproduction.
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