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What is the role of seminal vesicles and the prostate gland?

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The secretions from seminal vesicles and prostate glands lubricate the sperms and provide a fluid medium for easy transport of sperms. Their secretion also provides nutrient in the form of fructose, calcium, and some enzymes.
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  • Consider the following three statements related to the human male reproductive system and select the correct option stating which ones are true (T) and which ones are false (F). (i) Middle piece of spermatozoon is also termed as power house of spermatozoon. (ii) Vas deferens joins a duct from seminal vesicle and form vasa efferentia. (iii) Semen is a collection of secretions from the seminal vesicles, prostate gland and Cowper's glands and sperms from testes.

    A
    `{:("(i)",(ii),(iii)),(T,F,T):}`
    B
    `{:("(i)",(ii),(iii)),(F,F,T):}`
    C
    `{:("(i)",(ii),(iii)),(T,T,F):}`
    D
    `{:("(i)",(ii),(iii)),(F,T,T):}`

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