Describe the anatomy and function of the male accessoryreproductive organs.
Describe the anatomy and function of the male accessory
reproductive organs.
The anatomy and function of the male accessory reproductive organs are as follows:-
There are 3 main accessory sex organs-
- Prostate
- Bulbourethral gland
- Seminal vesicle
1) Prostate - Located between bladder and pennies' , urethra runs through the prostate gland.
It's conical in shape and size measures similar to a walnut.
It's covers by fibromuscular layer of tissue and consist of glandular tissue.
Function - it secretes a proteolytic enzyme to the sperms and it protects the sperm from coagulation after ejaculation. Helps in forceful expulsion of the sperm.
2) Bulbourethral glands- It's a pair of pea shaped glands on either side present beneath the prostate gland.
Function - production of pre ejaculatory fluid , For the passage of sperm through urethra , it neutralizes the urethra from acidic medium.
3) Seminal glands-
It's also a paired gland seen behind the urinary bladder.
They are elongated and coiled in structure.
They measure 5-10cm in length.
They have secretory glands which secrets the fluid.
Secretions are drain into the urethra, and to vasa differentia.
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