Question

The function of the prostate gland is?

A. To produce a fluid that activates the sperm

B. To secrete a thick, sticky, alkaline mucus for lubrication

C. To produce acid and alkaline secretions

D. To secrete seminal fluid with a distinctive ionic and nutrient composition  

E. none of the choices are correct

Answer 1

option E is correct

prostate gland :  it is Male reproductive organ

function: to secrete prostate fluid, one of the component of semen.

A) sperms are active all time...they don't need any activation .

B) bulbourethral gland produce mucus for lubrication ..that is preejaculatory fluid .this fluid is thick ,sticky, alkaline in nature.

C) prostate fluid is slightly acidic but another fluid of semen is made by seminial vesicles leaves semen slightly akaline.

D) seminal fluid is secreted by seminal vesicles...seminal fluid contains ionic and nutrient composition.

source	volume	characteristics
seminal vesicles	60-80%	akaline and gelatinous fructose, amino acids ,enzymes, prostaglandins seminogelin
prostate	15-30%	acidic and watery contains zinc, citric acid, phosphate,proteolytic enzymes.
bulbourethral gland	2-5%	viscous and clear galactose, mucus,IgA,mucoproteins
testis, epididymis, vas deferens	5%	spermatozoa, carnitine ,inhibin.