12 Questions
What is the function of the seminal vesicles?
To supply fructose and prostaglandins
What is the function of the prostate gland?
To secrete alkaline fluid and clotting enzymes
What is the function of PSA in the male reproductive system?
To help release mobile sperm
What can PSA levels in blood be used to screen for?
Prostate cancer
What is the function of the bulbourethral glands?
To secrete mucus for lubrication during sex
Who provides most of the lubrication during sex?
Females
What is the purpose of sexual intercourse in terms of reproduction?
To produce offspring
What is the function of the accessory sex gland secretions?
To facilitate fertilization
What is the name of the substance released by the prostate gland that enhances Ca21 signaling in sperm?
Prostasomes
What is the purpose of Table 20-2 in the text?
To summarize the locations and functions of male reproductive system components
What is the function of the alkaline fluid secreted by the prostate gland?
To neutralize acidic vaginal secretions
Which male reproductive system component secretes mucus for lubrication during sex?
Bulbourethral glands
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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