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The male accessory glands include paired `ul((A))` a `ul((B))` and unpaired `ul((C))`.

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To answer the question regarding the male accessory glands, we can break it down into the following steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Accessory Glands**: The male accessory glands are important components of the male reproductive system that contribute to the formation of semen. 2. **Identify Paired Glands**: - **Gland A**: The first paired gland is the **seminal vesicle**. It is the largest accessory gland and contributes about 60% of the volume of semen. It is located at the base of the bladder. - **Gland B**: The second paired gland is the **bulbourethral gland** (also known as Cowper's gland). This gland is smaller and produces mucus that aids in lubrication during sexual intercourse. 3. **Identify the Unpaired Gland**: - **Gland C**: The unpaired gland is the **prostate gland**. It is a moderate-sized gland that surrounds the prostatic urethra and contributes to the seminal fluid. ### Final Answer: - A: Seminal vesicle - B: Bulbourethral gland - C: Prostate gland
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