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What are the major functions of male accessory ducts and glands?

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Accessory ducts such as vasa efferentia, epididymis and vas deferens provide a passage for the sperm. The secretion of prostate gland activates the swimming movement of the sperm. The secretion of seminal vesicle provides energy for the movement of the sperm. Moreover the secretions of accessory glands provide a fluid medium for transportation, nutrients and also provide an alkaline medium to counteract the acidity of the uterus.
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