What is the nature of semen ?
A) slightly acidic
B) neutral
C) slightly basic
D) strongly basic
Solution:
Semen is an organic fluid in which sperm travels after ejaculation. It is also known as seminal fluid. Semen provide nutrition to sperms & medium for travelling. Prostate glands & Seminal vesicles contribute fluid to semen. Seminal vesicles: secrete an alkaline fluid (60% of semen) which contains fructose and prostaglandins. Alkaline portion helps neutralize acidic environment of the female reproductive tract. Hence option C is correct.
Semen is an organic fluid in which sperm travels after ejaculation. It is also known as seminal fluid. Semen provide nutrition to sperms & medium for travelling. Prostate glands & Seminal vesicles contribute fluid to semen. Seminal vesicles: secrete an alkaline fluid (60% of semen) which contains fructose and prostaglandins. Alkaline portion helps neutralize acidic environment of the female reproductive tract. Hence option C is correct.