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Prostate gland
glandular tissue to produce prostate fluid
conical body about the size of a chestnut
Where is the prostate gland located?
inferior to the urinary bladder surrounding its neck and the first division of the urethra
What is the function of the prostate gland?
to produce alkaline prostate fluid which is part of the semen
it assists in the motility of sperm
Bulbourethral glands
they are the size of a pea
they assist in the production of alkaline fluid to clean the male urethra and female vagina prior to sperm release
formerly called Cowper's gland
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A&P MRS: Prostate gland
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A&P MRS: Prostate gland
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2012-04-07T18:58:50Z
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