Anatomy and Physiology
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Chapter 27.4, Problem 10AYLO
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The composition of semen and main percentages of its principal components. Functions of fructose, semenogelin, clotting enzyme, prostaglandins, and serine protease. Clinical relevance of prostate-specific antigens (PSAs).
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Semen is the fluid part that is ejaculated out during male orgasm. Semen consists of several functional constituents in it, since it is produced by the outcome of different accessory male reproductive organs. A typical adult male ejaculates 2 to 5mL of semen per ejaculation.
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