Male exocrine gland whose secretion contributes alkaline fluid to the ejaculate (see ejaculation).
Note: The alkaline environment facilitates
sperm transport and prolongs the survival of
sperm in the acidic environment of the
vagina.
Source: PAC, 2016,
88, 713. (
Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)) on page 797 [
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