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জীবদেহের গঠন 
কোশের আকৃতি 
মানুষের দেহের কোশের আকৃতি 
বিভিন্ন শারীরবৃত্তীয় কাজ 
উদ্ভিদদেহে ও প্রাণীদেহে কোশের কাজের বিশেষত্ব ও কলার প্রকারভেদ 
প্রাণীকোশের গঠন - A Located inferior to the urinary bladder
- B Secretion is thin and milky colored
- C Secretion is acidic in nature
- D Function in increasing the mobility of the sperm
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The prostate gland is a walnut-sized gland located just below the urinary bladder in males. It secretes a thin, milky-colored fluid that is alkaline in nature. This alkaline fluid helps to neutralize the acidic environment of the female reproductive tract, increasing the survival and motility of the sperm during fertilization. The prostate gland also contains enzymes, proteins, and minerals that are essential for sperm function and survival.
The incorrect statement in this MCQ is option C, which states that the secretion of the prostate gland is acidic in nature. In reality, the secretion of the prostate gland is alkaline in nature, with a pH of around 7.2-7.8. This alkaline secretion is essential for the survival and mobility of sperm in the female reproductive tract.
In addition to its role in semen production, the prostate gland also plays a crucial role in the male urinary system. It surrounds the urethra, the tube that carries urine and semen out of the body, and helps to control the flow of urine during urination. As men age, the prostate gland may enlarge and put pressure on the urethra, leading to urinary problems such as difficulty in starting or stopping urination, weak urine flow, and frequent urination.
In conclusion, the prostate gland is an essential gland in the male reproductive system that produces an alkaline secretion to aid in sperm survival and motility. The secretion is not acidic, which makes option C incorrect. The prostate gland also plays a role in the male urinary system, and enlargement of the gland can lead to urinary problems as men age.
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