To be able to care for clients with disorders of the male reproductive system effectively, a nurse needs to understand the functions of the various organs of the male reproductive system. Based on this understanding, what is seminal fluid alkaline?
1 . Assists in receiving secretions from the prostate gland
2 . Assists in neutralizing the acidic vaginal pH
3 . Maintains sperm motility and viability
4 . Dissolves the tough cell wall of the ovum
A) 1, 2
B) 1, 4
C) 2, 3
D) 3, 4
C
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A woman's vagina is acidic because of its normal flora. The alkaline environment of seminal fluid helps neutralize the acidic vaginal pH and maintains sperm motility and viability. The acrosome of the sperm contains enzymes that can dissolve the tough cell wall of the ovum. The ejaculatory ducts empty into the urethra and receive secretions from the prostate gland.
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