Question

chapter 26 chapter test question 3
1 part -- of 1 point

which of the following glands produces the majority of the fluid in semen?

○ prostate
○ seminal vesicles
○ epididymis
○ bulbourethral gland

Explanation:

To determine which gland produces the majority of the fluid in semen, we analyze each option:

• The prostate gland contributes to semen but not the majority of the fluid.
• The seminal vesicles produce about 60 - 70% of the fluid in semen, which is the majority.
• The epididymis is involved in sperm maturation and storage, not producing the majority of semen fluid.
• The bulbourethral gland produces a small amount of fluid for lubrication and neutralization, not the majority.

Answer:

B. seminal vesicles