Urinalysis and Body Fluids 6th Edition by Majorie DiLorenzo, Susan Strasinger

Exercise 6

Enzymes for the coagulation and liquefaction of semen are produced by the:

A. Seminal vesicles

B. Bulbourethral glands

C. Ductus deferens

D. Prostate gland

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Prostate gland:

It is a size of walnut present between bladder and penis.

• It is situated in front of rectum; urethra runs in center of this gland.

• Prostate gland serves as a shield and nourishes the sperm by secreting fluids.

• Prostate squeezes the fluid through urethra.

• During ejaculation the fluid expelled as semen.

• In the total volume of semen around 20% to 30% is acidic fluid which is produced by prostate gland.

• The acidic fluid secreted by the prostate gland contains high concentration of zinc acid, citric acid, acid phosphatase and proteolytic enzymes.

• These acids and enzymes are accountable for the process of semen coagulation and semen liquefaction after ejaculation.

Therefore, enzymes which are responsible for semen coagulation and semen liquefaction are produced by “Prostate gland”. Hence, the correct answer is option.