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Prostate secretions are part of what makes up semen. Yes, it is alkaline to offset the acidity of the vagina, thus giving the sperm a better chance of survival once they enter the vagina.

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What does the secretions from the prostate gland do?

The secretions from the prostate gland ACTIVATE SPERM and NEUTRALIZE URINE.


Composition of semen and name all structures contributing to its formation?

sperm and t he alkaline secretions of the prostate, seminal vesicles and the bulbourtheral glands


Secretions from the prostate glands are deposited?

urethra


What fluid is to help neutralize acids which may kill sperm?

The alkaline fluid from the prostate gland helps neutralize acidic vaginal secretions, creating a more hospitable environment for sperm survival and fertilization.


The secretions of the prostate gland function to neutralize acidic semen?

Yes


The secretion of prostate gland contributes to what?

The secretion of the prostate gland contributes to the composition of semen, providing a fluid that nourishes and helps transport sperm during ejaculation. This fluid contains enzymes, proteins, and other substances that enhance sperm motility and viability. Additionally, the alkaline nature of prostate secretions helps neutralize the acidity of the female reproductive tract, creating a more favorable environment for sperm.


What is made up of sperm cells and secretions from the seminal vesicles prostate and Cowper's glands?

Semen


Prostate gland secretion helps neutralize seminal fluid because the prostate secretion is?

The prostate gland secretion helps neutralize seminal fluid because it is alkaline in nature. This alkaline fluid, which makes up a significant portion of semen, helps neutralize the acidic environment of the urethra and vaginal tract, providing a more hospitable environment for sperm survival and motility. Additionally, the alkaline nature of prostate secretion may also help protect sperm from the acidic environment of the female reproductive tract.


What is the gland that has an alkaline fluid that helps sperm live longer?

Your answer is the prostate gland.


Where do the secretions that produce the alkaline condition in the small intestines originate?

It's the liver and gall bladder.... ;)


Which glands add secretions to make semen?

The prostate gland secretes about 30% of the fluid, which mixes with the fluid from the seminal vesicle and the spermatozoa. The spermatic fluid or semen is formed by the secretions of the Testes, Seminal vescicles, Prostate gland and Bulbourethral gland. The sperms are secreted by the testes which pass through the vas deferns to seminal vescicles. The seminal vescicles contibute to about 70% of semen. The prostate gland and bulbourethral gland(Cowper's gland) further contibute to form semen.


What are involve in semen production?

Semen is actually a mixture of secretions from seminal vesicles, prostate gland and Cowper's gland.