functions of prostate gland?

Answer 1

It produce ejeculation semen and it can be pleasurable to touch it. It enlarges with age and can cause problems in urination.

Answer 2

*** Men Over 40 ***

Have your prostate checked annually for any abnormalities. My dad died at age 60 due to Prostate Cancer.

The prostate is an exocrine gland of the male mammalian reproductive system. Its main function is to store and secrete a clear, slightly basic fluid that constitutes up to one-third of the volume of semen. The prostate differs considerably between species anatomically, chemically, and physiologically. A healthy human prostate is slightly larger than a walnut. It surrounds the urethra just below the urinary bladder and can be felt during a rectal exam. Skene's glands found in many females are homologous to the prostate gland in males.

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Answer 3

The prostate gland is the size and shape of a large walnut. It lies just beneath the bladder and is wrapped around the urethra - the tube through which urine flows from the bladder to the outside world.

The main job of the prostate is to produce a thin, milky fluid which carries the sperm and helps to keep it healthy.

The gland also contracts around the urethra at the moment of ejaculation. This prevents the sperm 'backfiring' into the bladder.

Three medical problems can affect the prostate gland, and tend to occur at different stages in a man's life:

As the tube carrying urine runs through the prostate gland, any problem affecting the gland can cause urinary symptoms or 'waterworks' problems. Doctors refer to these symptoms as prostatism. So, if you have difficulty with passing water, or think you may have a prostate condition, it is important to seek medical advice.

The prostate gland contains millions of tiny passageways that can become infected, inflamed or clogged with thickened secretions. Symptoms may come on suddenly (acute prostatitis) or keep recurring to cause long-term problems (chronic prostatitis).

Infections in the prostate are usually caused by bacteria from the gut which find their way into the urinary system. Occasionally, they may be due to sexually transmitted diseases such as gonorrhoea.

Prostatitis in which no infection is found may be due to small gravel-like stones forming in the gland ducts or to urinary irritation.

Prostate pain in which there is no infection or inflammation is known as prostatodynia. This may happen when muscles in the prostate go into spasm or if the gland becomes blocked by thicker than usual secretions.

The symptoms of prostatitis vary and can include:

feeling unwell, sometimes with chills or fever
aching round the thighs, genitals or lower back
deep pain between the scrotum and anus
pain and difficulty on passing water
passing water more frequently
• pain on ejaculation
• discharge from the penis which may be watery or stained with blood or pus

Answer 4

I produces most of a man's semen a very small amount is produced in the testies which is why when a man has a vasectomy it is not noticeable when he ejaculates. In about a third of men it enlarges with age which can cause problems when passing water. this can be controlled with drugs or an operation

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Answer 6

It produces seminal fluid that mixes with sperm to create semen when you ejaculate. It is also the male g-spot and can cause powerful orgasms for men if massaged properly. (yes, that means sticking a finger up the bum!)

Answer 7

Produces the seminal fluid that is mixed with the sperm (produced by the testes).

Answer 8

It provides a necessary secretion for reproduction.