male reproductive system

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Which accessory gland secretes fructose-rich fluid nourishing sperm?

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1. **Male Accessory Glands**: These include paired seminal vesicles, a prostate, and paired bulbourethral glands.
2. **Seminal Vesicles**: These contribute about $60-70 \%$ of the total volume of semen.
3. **Secretions**: Their secretion is rich in **fructose**, prostaglandins, and clotting proteins.
4. **Function**: Fructose serves as the main energy source for sperm motility. 
5. **Note**: The prostate gland contributes alkaline fluid and enzymes, while bulbourethral glands (Cowper's glands) provide lubrication for the penis.

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