The glands that produce a fluid component of seminal fluid are called seminal vesicles. They also lubricate and nourish the sperm.
The seminal vesicles and prostate gland produce a whitish fluid called seminal fluid
the seminal vesicles
The prostate gland produces some of the seminal fluid that nourishes and protects sperm. Additionally, the Cowper's (bulbourethral) glands release a fluid that helps activate sperm and lubricates the urethra before ejaculation.
Semen consists of 2 components: the sperm component and a fluid component. Sperm is produced by the testicles. The fluid component is secreted by the prostate gland, bulbourethral (or Cowper's) glands, and seminal vesicles. The fluid component provides nutrition for the sperm as well as neutralizes the acidic environement of the urethra of the penis and the vagina of the female.
Iron filings are not a component of semen.
1. seminal vesicles, prostate gland, and bulbourethral glands
Seminal fluid and sperm
The seminal vesicle is not a paired gland. It is a single, midline structure located behind the bladder in males and plays a crucial role in producing seminal fluid that nourishes and transports sperm.
Most of the seminal fluid is produced by the seminal vesicles, as well as by the prostate gland and the bulbourethral gland.
The prostate gland is a small gland located below the bladder and in front of the rectum that produces fluid that makes up semen. The seminal vesicles are a pair of small glands located behind the bladder that produce fluid that nourishes and transports sperm. Both glands play a role in the production of seminal fluid but are located in different parts of the male reproductive system.
Prostrate 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