Seminal Vesicles

Question 1

The two seminal vesicles are located between …… and …… and measure approximately 5 cm in length.

Answer 1

the bladder and the rectum

Question 2

The anterior surface is in contact with the posterior wall of the ……. and the posterior surface is in contact with rectovesical (Denonvilliers) fascia.

Answer 2

bladder

Question 3

The …… of the ductus deferens lies medial to the seminal vesicles and the prostatic venous plexus lies laterally.

Answer 3

ampulla

Question 4

Arterial blood supply to the seminal vesicles includes branches from the …….. and …….,

Answer 4

inferior vesical and middle rectal arteries

Question 5

while …….. and ….. accompanies these arteries.

Answer 5

venous and lymphatic drainage

Question 6

The inferior division of the hypogastric plexus provides innervation to the …….

Answer 6

seminal vesicles.

Question 7

……… contribute 70-85% of the total volume of semen.

Answer 7

The seminal vesicles

Question 8

….. is a critical energy source for sperm motility

Answer 8

Fructose

Question 9

……… Facilitate sperm transport by inducing contractions in the female reproductive tract

Answer 9

Prostaglandins

Question 10

……. aid in semen coagulation after ejaculation

Answer 10

Fibrinogen-like proteins

Question 11

Other components include potassium, phosphorus, citric acid, and enzymes that support …………

Answer 11

sperm viability