12th Class Biology Human Reproduction Question Bank Case Based - Human Reproduction

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    Study the given figure of human male reproductive system and answer the questions that follows
    (i) Prostate gland is a

    A) digestive gland

    B) sperm producing gland

    C) semen secreting accessory gland of male

    D) hormone producing gland of the ovary

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    [c] The prostate gland is a single large accessory gland that surrounds the urethra. It produces a milky, slightly acidic secretion (about 6.5pH) which forms 25% of the volume of semen. This secretion contains citric acid, enzymes and prostaglandins. Secretion of the prostate gland nourishes and activates the spermatozoa to swim.


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