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What are the major functions of male accessory ducts and glands?

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Part of Male reproductive	Functions
A. Male accessory ducts:
(i) Rete testis:	Storage of sperms produced by semiferous tubules.
(ii) Vasa efferentia:	Conduct the sperms from rete testis to epididymis.
(iii) Epididymis:	Storage, nutrition to and physiological maturation of sperms.
(iv) Vasa deferentia:	Conduct the sperms from epididymes to urethra.
B. Male accessory glands:
(i) Seminal vesicles:	Activate the sperms and stimulate vaginal contraction.
(ii) Prostate gland:	Activates the sperms, nutrition to sperms and neutralize the acidity of urine.
(iii) Cowper’s glands:	Mucus-like secretion lubricates the penis during intercourse.