What do each of the three male accessory glands contribute to the semen?
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Answer: The three accessory glands make the following contributions to semen: the seminal vesicle contributes about 60 percent of the semen volume, with fluid that contains large amounts of fructose to power the movement of sperm; the prostate gland contributes substances critical to sperm maturation; and the bulbourethral glands contribute a thick fluid that lubricates the ends of the urethra and the vagina and helps to clean urine residues from the urethra.
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Answer the question using the accompanying figure. Which stage(s) produce(s) the characteristic chills and fever of
malaria?
a. A only b. B only c. C only d. A and B e. B and C
Which organ of the gastrointestinal tract has a large commensal population of microorganisms?
A. Large intestine B. Small intestine C. Pancreas D. Liver E. Salivary glands