The component of prostatic fluid that maintains the osmotic equilibrium of the seminal fluid is

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Prostatic secretions are thin,milky,and alkaline.The secretions are made up of many different components.Citrate,a major component of prostatic fluid,provides a good transport medium for spermatozoa by maintaining the osmotic equilibrium of the seminal fluid.Prostatic secretions have high levels of prostatic acid phosphatase (PAP)and prostate-specific antigen (PSA).Semen contains high levels of zinc,which is derived from the prostate.Zinc has antibacterial properties.

The Component of Prostatic Fluid That Maintains the Osmotic Equilibrium