Question

What are the functions of bulbourethral gland, epididymis, scrotum, and seminal vesicle?

Answer 1

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bulbourethral gland is a gland present in penis which secrets lubricants which helps in lubrication. also known as Cowpers glad.

Epididymis is coild tube like structure that carries sperm from the testes to the ductus deferens in the male reproductive system. Sperm matures as it passes through the epididymis so that it is ready to fertilize ova by the time it enters the ductus deferens.

Scrotum is a pouch like structure hanging below the abdominal cavity carries a pair of testis. It helps to maintain the temperature 1-2°C lower than body which is suitable for spermatogenesis.

seminal vesicles are a paired gland secrets contains the sugar fructose, proteins, citric acid, inorganic phosphorus, potassium, and prostaglandins which helps in nurishment of sperm.

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