The accessory glands of the male reproductive system are the seminal vesicles, prostate

gland and the bulbourethral glands. These glands produce the bulk of semen that enter
the urethra.

SEMINAL VESICLES
the paired seminal vesicles are located at the base of the bladder. These glands produce
about 60% of seminal fluid, the fluid portion of semen. The duct of each seminal vesicle
joins that of the ductus deferens to form the ejaculatory duct. Thus, sperm and seminal
fluid enter the urethra together during ejaculation.

PROSTATE
the prostate gland is a firm, dense structure that is located just inferior to the urinary
bladder. Numerous short ducts from the substances of the prostate empty into the
"prostatic urethra". The secretions of the prostate are thin, milky colored and alkaline.
They function to enhance the motility of the sperm.

BULBOURETHRAL GLANDS
these are tiny, pea-sized glands inferior to the prostate gland. They produce a thick,
clear mucus that drains into the penile urethra. It is the first to pass down the urethra
when a man becomes sexually excited.

SEMEN
Seminal fluid or semen is a milk white, somewhat sticky mixture of sperm and accessory
gland secretions.

The semen also dilutes sperm; without such dilutions, sperm motility is severely
impaired.