The organ that produces a secretion that contains fructose, prostaglandins, and fibrinogen is the
A) prostate gland.
B) bulbo-urethral gland.
C) seminal gland (seminal vesicle).
D) corpus cavernosum.
E) preputial gland.

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The seminal gland (seminal vesicle) produces a secretion that contains fructose to provide energy for the sperm, prostaglandins that help with uterine contractions, and fibrinogen to help form a temporary plug in the female reproductive tract. The prostate gland produces a milky fluid that helps activate the sperm, the bulbo-urethral gland produces a pre-ejaculate fluid to neutralize acidity in the urethra, and the corpus cavernosum is a spongy tissue within the penis that fills with blood during an erection. The preputial gland is not involved in reproduction, but instead secretes an oily substance for lubrication and protection of the penis.

The Organ That Produces a Secretion That Contains Fructose, Prostaglandins