Question

State the role of prostate gland and seminal vesicles

Answer 1

⭕️Seminal vesicles,prostate gland are male accessory sex organs.


⭕seminal vesicles ️provides the sperm with a sugary substance, providing it with energy.


⭕️prostate gland provides sperm with alkaline fluid to protect it from the acidity of the vagina.

⭕️A seminal vesicle is one of a pair of small tubular glands that are near the prostate.

⭕️They involve the production of fluid that makes up a significant percentage of semen.

⭕️The prostate gland is about the size of a walnut and surrounds the neck of a man's bladder and urethra.

⭕️The prostate gland secretes a fluid that nourishes and protects sperm.

Answer 2

Answer:

(a) The role of seminal vesicles and the prostate gland are as follows:

(i) Seminal vesicles produce seminal plasma which is in the form of fluid makes the transport of sperms smooth.

(ii) Prostate gland secretes prostatic fluid that keeps the sperms alive and helps them to swim vigorously.

(b) Two functions performed by testis

in human beings are as follows:

(i) Formation of sperms takes place in testis.

(ii) They secrete the hormone testosterone which regulates the formation of sperms and brings changes in appearance of boys at the time of puberty.

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