Where there is a lack of prostatic fluid,all of the following chemicals are decreased in the semen except:
A) Alpha-glucosidase
B) Zinc
C) Citrate
D) Acid phosphatase

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Alpha-glucosidase is primarily produced by the seminal vesicles, not the prostate gland. Therefore, a lack of prostatic fluid would not affect the levels of alpha-glucosidase in the semen. Zinc, citrate, and acid phosphatase are all produced by the prostate gland, so their levels would decrease if there is a lack of prostatic fluid.

Where There Is a Lack of Prostatic Fluid,all of the Following