Name the accessory glands of the male reproductive system.

Explanation

The accessory glands associated with male reproductive system include the following :
(a) A paired seminal vesicles.
(b) Blubourethral glands or cowper.s glands.
(c ) A single prostate gland.
(i) Seminal vesicles : Seminal vesicles are located on either side of the prostate gland and secrete an alkaline fluid called seminal plasma, which contains froctose sugar, ascorbic acid, prostglandins and a coagulating enzyme called vesiculates, which helps sperm motility.
(ii) The Bulbourethral glands : These glands are located inferior to the prostate gland and they secrete a lubricating fluid, which helps to lubricate the penis.
(iii) The prostate glands : The single prostate gland is placed just below the urinary bladder, encircling the urethra. It secretes slightly acidic fluid, which contains citrate, several enzymes and prostate specific antigens.
The secretions of the three glands along with sperm is called semen or seminal fluid.