Question

The prostate gland produces a secretion for
(A)Attracting sperms
(B)Stimulating sperm activity
(C)Inhibiting sperm activity
(D)None of the above

Answer 1

Hint: The prostate gland produces a fluid known as a prostate fluid which mixes with seminal fluid and helps in the proper release of sperm during ejaculation which is a very important process for fertilization to occur accurately.

Complete answer:
The fluid which is secreted from the prostate gland and the other sex glands helps to transport sperm out of the man's body during ejaculation. The muscles which are present in the prostate also help the semen to be forcefully pressed into the urethra and then expelled outwards during ejaculation.

Additional Information: The prostate gland is an organ in the male reproductive system. It is situated between the penis and the bladder and is of walnut. It is a small, soft gland. It is present just in front of the rectum. The urethra passes through the center of the prostate, from the bladder to the penis, which helps in urine passing out of the body. It is an important gland that plays a very important role in reproduction. Prostate fluid also helps in the nourishment of sperm. The secretion of the prostate gland is alkaline in nature. The prostate gland grows during adolescence in males as there is the secretion of the male hormone i.e testosterone.
So the correct answer is ‘Stimulating sperm activity’.

Note: There are many diseases related to the prostate. Some of them are-
-Prostatitis-It is a disease in which there is inflammation in the prostate gland. It can be cured by regular use of antibiotics for a short duration of time.
-Enlarged prostate-This is the condition in which the size of the prostate gland is bigger than the normal size. It is also called benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
-Prostate cancer –It is cancer in the prostate gland. It shows many symptoms like blood in semen or pain in urination etc. Large consumption of red meat may lead to prostate cancer.