The client is very anxious before his prostatectomy. He asks the nurse how his semen will be affected with the removal of the prostate gland. The nurse explains that the function of prostate fluid is to:
a. Nourish and protect the spermatozoa.
b. Provide lubrication during sexual intercourse.
c. Transport spermatozoa from the seminiferous tubules to the epididymis.
d. Enhance sperm motility by neutralizing the acidity of the vas deferens and the vagina.
ANS: D
The acidity of the vas deferens and the vagina interferes with sperm motility. Because prostate fluid is alkaline, it alters the pH of the vas deferens and the vagina to create an environment that enhances sperm motility and life span.
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