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The Prostate Gland secretes an alkaline fluid that helps the sperm live longer in the relatively acidic environment in the vagina.
This helps neutralize the environment and allow the sperm to function and maximum capacity.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 12y agoSperm is a cell and already has a store of energy embedded within it. (Semen) Fluid is provided to enable the cells to move from the penis into the cervix to fertilise. If it not my this fluid the cells obtain energy :)
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∙ 15y agoGlands: seminal vesicles, prostate gland and the bulbourethral glands.
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∙ 12y agoThe Seminal Vesicle gland produces a nourishing fluid for sperm called semen.
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∙ 9y agoCowper's Gland
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Sperm mixed with human blood?
Sperm is NOT mixed with blood. there is DNA but not blood. it can carry std's and especially HIV because it is a bodily fluid. The cowpers gland is the gland that produces the other fluid with the sperm.
Can you get pregnant from the fluid from the Cowper's gland?
Not directly, but fluid from Cowper's gland is usually released along with the other ejaculate, so it would be difficult to separate the fluid from this gland and not get sperm from the testes.
What is the difference between prostate gland and seminal vesicle?
The seminal vesicle contains a sugary substance that gives the sperm energy and the Prostate gland provides alkaline fluid which helps protect the sperm from the acidity of the vagina
Where in the reproduction system does special fluid get added to sperm cells?
Special fluid is added to sperm cells in the seminal vesicles and the prostate gland. These glands produce seminal fluid that contains nutrients, enzymes, and other substances that support and nourish the sperm cells.
What Is the difference between seminal vesicle prostate gland and Cowper gland?
seminal vesicle: provides the sperm with a sugary substance, providing it with energycowpers gland: lubricates spermprostate gland: provides sperm with alkaline fluid to protect it from the acidity of the vagina
Which gland activates sperm and produces some seminal fluid?
Prostate gland
Sperm mixed with human blood?
Sperm is NOT mixed with blood. there is DNA but not blood. it can carry std's and especially HIV because it is a bodily fluid. The cowpers gland is the gland that produces the other fluid with the sperm.
What is wrong if the testicles are not producing sperm or semen?
Testicles produce sperm. The prostate gland produces the semen fluid that helps nourish sperm. See a doctor for an exam to see if your prostate gland ducts are blocked.
Gland produces a fluid component of seminal fluid?
The glands that produce a fluid component of seminal fluid are called seminal vesicles. They also lubricate and nourish the sperm.
What is a gland that produces a fluid that helps keep sperm alive?
The prostate is the major one but the bulbourethral glands also secrete some components.
What gland in a male produces sperm?
Sperm are produced in the male testicle (testis). Sperm cells are only the smallest part of the fluid that is ejaculated. The fluids from various glands (seminal vesicles, prostate, and Cowper's gland) are added to the sperm as the sperm are ejaculated.
What produces a fluid that allows the sperm to travel out of the body?
the seminal vesicles, prostate gland, and the bulbo-urethral glands (known as 'Cowper's glands').
What is the gland that has an alkaline fluid that helps sperm live longer?
Your answer is the prostate gland.
What adds a special fluid to sperm?
The prostate gland.
What is made in the prostate gland?
fluid in which sperm can swim
Can you get pregnant from the fluid from the Cowper's gland?
Not directly, but fluid from Cowper's gland is usually released along with the other ejaculate, so it would be difficult to separate the fluid from this gland and not get sperm from the testes.
What is the difference between prostate gland and seminal vesicle?
The seminal vesicle contains a sugary substance that gives the sperm energy and the Prostate gland provides alkaline fluid which helps protect the sperm from the acidity of the vagina
