Queen Aubrey T.

Talamayan
10 Ptyhagoras Male Reproductive System 02/02/24

SEMINIFEROUS GLAND

DEFINITION: A seminal vesicle is a part of the anatomy that’s typically considered male. The two
seminal vesicles are glands that produce the fluids that will turn into semen. The vesicles may also be
called seminal glands or vesicular glands. During ejaculation, the fluid from the seminal vesicles is
expelled into the ejaculatory duct where it can then move on to mix with sperm and other reproductive
fluid.

FUNCTION: The seminal vesicle is part of the reproductive system. The vesicles have both glandular
tissue and muscular tissue. The muscular tissue contracts to move seminal fluid and sperm into the
urethra and out through the penis. This fluid comprises about 70 percent of the fluid that’s released
during ejaculation.

The fluid produced in the seminal vesicles provides an environment that’s very important for the proper
functioning and survival of sperm. The main components of this fluid are:

 Fructose, a sugar that provides sperm with energy

 Alkaline fluid, which helps to neutralize the acidic nature of the male urethra and the female
vagina
 Proteins like semenogelin, which forms a gel-like protective layer around sperm
 Phosphorus and potassium, which help sperm move
 Prostaglandins, hormones that have a role in lowering the female immune response to semen

FYI: Seminal Glands are called “glandula ng semilya”. The seminal vesicles are located behind your
bladder but in front of your rectum. The tip of the vas deferens is near the vesicles.