Prostate gland

Explanation

The prostate gland is located between the bladder and the penis just in front of rectum in males. It secretes fluid that nourish and protect sperms. Its secretions are alkaline and milky in appearance and it constitutes about 30% of the volume of semen. The alkalinity of semen helps to neutralise the acidity of vaginal tract. Inflammation of prostate gland causes prostatitis which may be benign or cancerous.