Q.

The male human reproductive system consists of the testes and the male accessory glands. Which of the following statements about male accessory glands is false

1 The prostate gland also synthesises sperm.  
2 The prostate gland and seminal vesicles are found outside the testes.  
3 The secretions of prostate gland and seminal vesicles make semen fluid and provide nutrition.  
4 Male accessory glands contribute to semen.  

Ans.

(1)

Sperm is synthesized only by the testes. The prostate gland and seminal vesicles are found outside the testes along the path of vas deferens. Secretions from the prostate gland and seminal vesicle glands contribute to the composition of semen. The seminal vesicles secretions include fructose and nourishment for sperm cells. Secretions from the prostate gland contribute to the fluid in semen.