Question
Biology Question on human reproduction
A sex gland which contributes fluid containing sugar fructose that provides spermatozoa energy for swimming and hormone prostaglandins that stimulate contractions in the female reproductive tract to aid sperm-ovum interaction is
A
Cowper's gland
B
prostate gland
C
seminal vesicle
D
preputial gland
Answer
seminal vesicle
Explanation
Solution
The seminal vesicles are a pair of sac like structures near the base of the bladder. Their ducts join the vasa deferentia to form the ejaculatory ducts. They produce an alkaline secretion which contains fructose, prostaglandins and clotting proteins that are different from those in blood.