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Which male gland produces the majority of the semen? bulbourethral gland prostate pituitary seminal vesicles

Human Biology (MindTap Course List)

11th Edition

ISBN:9781305112100

Author:Cecie Starr, Beverly McMillan

Publisher:Cecie Starr, Beverly McMillan

Chapter16: Reproductive Systems

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 6RQ: Label the parts of the female reproductive system and list their functions.

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Which male gland produces the majority of the semen?

		bulbourethral gland
		prostate
		pituitary
		seminal vesicles

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