Prostate
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Overview
The prostate is a compound tubuloalveolar exocrine gland of the male mammalian reproductive system. The prostate differs considerably between species anatomically, chemically, and physiologically.
The main function of the prostate is to store and secrete a clear, slightly alkaline fluid that constitutes 10-30% of the volume of the seminal fluid that, along with spermatozoa, constitutes semen. The rest of the seminal fluid is produced by the two seminal vesicles.
The prostate also contains some smooth muscles that help expel semen during ejaculation.
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