The function of the prostate gland is to:


A. manufacture and store sperm.
B. supply a fluid that increases acidity in the urethra.
C. supply a fluid that prevents the destruction of sperms.
D. manufacture male sex hormones.


C. supply a fluid that prevents the destruction of sperms.

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A. fertilization. B. transpiration. C. pollination. D. stagnation. E. germination.

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The adrenal medulla is stimulated to release catecholamines during sympathetic autonomic nervous responses.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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