Functions of the accessory glands of the male reproductive system include all of the following except
A) production of sperm.
B) meeting the nutrient needs of sperm for motility.
C) propelling sperm and fluids along the reproductive tract.
D) producing buffers.
E) activating the sperm.

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The accessory glands of the male reproductive system do not produce sperm themselves, instead they produce fluids and substances that support the transport and function of sperm. Therefore, choice A, production of sperm, is incorrect. The other choices are all functions of the accessory glands: B) meeting the nutrient needs of sperm for motility, C) propelling sperm and fluids along the reproductive tract, D) producing buffers, and E) activating the sperm.

Functions of the Accessory Glands of the Male Reproductive System