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Reproduction In Organisms

Question
CBSEENBI12003379

Starting from the maximum, arrange the following male reproductive accessory organs in the correct order, based on the amount of secretion poured into urethra.
(i) Prostrate gland
(ii) Seminal vesicle
(iii) Bulbourethral gland

  • (i) > (ii) > (iii)

  • (iii) > (ii) > (i)

  • (ii) > (iii) > (i)

  • (ii) > (i) > (iii)

Solution

D.

(ii) > (i) > (iii)

Seminal vesicles produce an alkaline secretion which forms 60% of the volume of semen. Its secretion include fructose, prostaglandins, citrate, inositol and clotting proteins.

Prostate gland produces a milky and slightly alkaline secretion whch forms 25% of the volume of semen. It consists of Calcium, Phosphate, Bicarbonate, enzyme prefibrolysin, clotting enzymes and prostaglandins. 

Bulbourethral glands or Cowper's glands also secrete an alkaline fluid which neutralizes acids from urine in the urethra. Its secretion is the least but is of great importance.