Consider the clinical scenario: Semen is very low in volume and the sperm cells have difficulty with motility because there isn'

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Consider the clinical scenario: Semen is very low in volume and the sperm cells have difficulty with motility because there isn'

t enough energy supply to power their flagella. Which of the following accessory glands of male reproduction may be malfunctioning?
a. Seminal vesicle
b. Prostate
c. Bulbourethral glands
d. Thymus gland
e. Adrenal glands

Biology

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Dmitrij [34] · Answer 1 · 2022-02-12T18:48:04+03:00

Answer:

The correct answer is a. Seminal vesicle

Explanation:

Seminal vesicles are the pair of glands that are found in the male pelvic region below the urinary bladder. Seminal vesicles produce about 60% of fluid present in the total semen ejaculate therefore without seminal secretion semen would be very low in volume.

The seminal fluid contains nutrients like fructose that provide energy to the sperms, phosphorus and potassium that helps in the motility of sperms. Seminal fluid is alkaline in nature which protects sperms from the acidic environment in the vagina. Therefore the correct answer is a. Seminal vesicle.