CHAPTER-2 HUMAN REPRODUCTION
Q. 11 What are the major functions of male accessory ducts and glands?
Answer:
- The male accessory ducts comprise of:
i) vasa efferentia,
ii) epididymis,
iii) vas deferens and
iv) rete testis. These ducts play an important role in the transport and
temporary storage of sperms. - Whereas, the male accessory glands comprise of:
i) seminal vesicles,
ii) prostate glands and
iii) bulbourethral glands. Their functions are to secrete fluids that
lubricate the reproductive system and sperms. The sperms remain
dispersed in the fluid and therefore transportation into the female body
becomes smoother. The fluid is rich in ascorbic acid, fructose and
certain enzymes. Hence they provide nutrients to sperms and keep them
activated.