sperm cells receive fluid rich in the sugar fructose for energy from the?

Question

a. seminal vesicles
b. prostate glands
c. bulbourethral glands
d. epididymus

Answer 1

a. seminal vesicles

seminal vesicle

The seminal vesicles are a pair of simple tubular glands posterinferior to the urinary bladder of males.


Anatomy
They are approximately 5 cm in length, though the full length of the gland is approximately 10 cm and curled up inside of the structure. Both glands form as an outpocketing of the wall of the ampulla of the vas deferens.

The ducts of the seminal vesicles open into the vas deferens as it enters the prostate gland.


Function
They secrete a significant proportion of the fluid that ultimately becomes semen. About 70% of the seminal fluid in humans originates from the seminal vesicles.

The thick secretions contain proteins, enzymes, fructose, mucus, vitamin C, flavins, phosphorylcholine and prostaglandins. The high fructose concentrations provide nutrient energy for the spermatozoa as they travel through the female reproductive system. The fluid is expelled under sympathetic contraction of the muscularis muscle coat.

Answer 2

Seminal vesicles which are located behind the urinary bladder. The fructose provides energy to aid the spermatoza as they travel through the female's reproductive system.

Answer 3

A. seminal vesicles