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Seminal fluid is mainly produced by the prostate gland and seminal vesicles to transport sperm into the female genital tract. This fluid is slightly alkaline (with a pH of 7-8) in order to neutralise the acidic vaginal secretions thus promoting survival of the sperm.

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Are there any parts of the body that has a different pH then 7.4?

Yes, for instance the pH of seminal fluid is 7.29.


What is the color of the seminal fluid secreted by the seminal vesicle?

The seminal fluid secreted by the seminal vesicle is typically a yellowish or cloudy white color.


What substance does not secrete make up seminal fluid?

The substance that does not contribute to seminal fluid is testosterone. Seminal fluid is primarily composed of seminal vesicle fluid, prostate fluid, and sperm from the testes. Hormones like testosterone are involved in sperm production rather than the secretion of seminal fluid.


Gland produces a fluid component of seminal fluid?

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What gland produces seminal fluid?

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Can fluid get you pregnant?

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Does seminal fluid look like sperm?

No, seminal fluid is the liquid that carries sperm. Seminal fluid is typically clear or white in color and is produced by the seminal vesicles, prostate gland, and bulbourethral glands, while sperm are tiny, tadpole-like cells that swim in the seminal fluid.


What male reproductive organ produces an alkaline secretion which helps sperm to live longer?

The accessory sex glands (such as seminal vesicles, prostate, and Cowper's glands) contribute fluid to semen. The seminal vesicles contribute to about 60-70% of the seminal fluid as they secrete their alkaline, white-ish, yellow, viscous material (which contains fructose, prostaglandins, and ascorbic acid). So, the seminal vesicles are the main contributor to the alkaline pH of semen. The prostate gland, however, also secretes materials (such as citric acid, fibrinolysin, prostatic acid phosphatase, and serine protease) which will make up about 25% of seminal fluid. Thus, the prostate gland also contributes to the alkaline pH of semen, but the seminal vesicles are the major players.


How does semen differ from seminal fluid?

Semen refers to the fluid produced by the male reproductive system, which includes sperm cells. Seminal fluid, on the other hand, is the combination of fluids produced by various glands like the prostate and seminal vesicles that mix with sperm to form semen. In summary, semen is a mixture of seminal fluid and sperm, while seminal fluid is one component of semen.


Name the three organs that produce seminal fluid?

1. seminal vesicles, prostate gland, and bulbourethral glands


What is the fluid that contains millions of sperm?

Seminal fluid does.


What is fluid that protect sperm is called?

Seminal fluid.