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..Cystic fibrosis (CF), is one of the more thoroughly understood genetic diseases. [FIG 1] As such, it provides guidance in understanding how a single genetic mistake can give rise to a wide array of medical problems. It also provides a cautionary tale: our ability to understand genes, proteins and even cells far exceeds our ability to unravel the complex interactions that give rise to organ-level disease.

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What 2 glands add fluid into the semen?

The testes and the prostate add fluid to semen


Where do glands add fluid to sperm?

The glands that add other fluids to the sperm to make semen are located in, or near, the prostate gland. One of these is the bulbourethral gland.


What Is produce when glands add fluid to sperm?

Seminal fluid (also known as, semen)


What is sperm made of?

Firstly, sperm are cells, you can't see them with your unaided eyes. I guess you are talking about semen, which is the medium in which sperm travels. Ok, semen is mostly water, actually. A number of glands (like the cowper, prostate) add their contributions along the way. The role of semen is to transport the sperm cells deep within the uterus/fallopian tubes of the female, and to protect the sperm from the acidic nature of that anatomy.


Where to glands add fluids to sperm?

Testicles and prostate.


What structures add volume to the fluid of semen?

drink a lot of milk...


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 secretion do the liver and gallbladder add to the pig's digestive tract?

The liver and gallbladder are important to the digestion of a pig. These organs create and store bile which is a secretion that aids in the digestion of the pig.


What is produced when glands add fluids?

When glands add fluids, they typically produce substances such as hormones, enzymes, mucus, or saliva. The specific type of fluid produced depends on the type of gland and its function in the body.


What is the second organ to add semen to outgoing sperm?

The Prostate Gland, which is in charge of pH balance.


What is the special liquids that is add it to the sperm cells to make semen?

The special liquids is seminal fluids.


What purpose do the secretions from the various glands serve in the reproductive process?

In males, there are 3 different sets of glands involved. The testes create sperm cells. The bulbourethral glands and the prostate glands add extra fluids to nourish the sperm cells and make them more mobile.