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Grade 12Zoology

what is semen

Profile image of garima nirmal
11 Years agoGrade 12
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Profile image of Gaurav
11 Years ago
Hello Student
Semen is an organic fluid that contain spermatozoa and also known as seminal fluid.
It is secreted by the male gonads and can fetilise femal ovum. Semen contains several components such as proteolytic and other enzymes and provide a mediumthrough which they can move or swim.
The process that discharge semen is called Ejaculation.
Profile image of Raheema Javed
11 Years ago
Semen, also known as seminal fluid, is an organic fluid that may contain spermatozoa. It is secreted by the gonads (sexual glands) and other sexual organs of male or hermaphroditic animals and can fertilize female ova. In humans, seminal fluid contains several components besides spermatozoa: proteolytic and other enzymes as well as fructose are elements of seminal fluid which promote the survival of spermatozoa, and provide a medium through which they can move or "swim".

Semen is produced and originates from the seminal vesicle, which is located in the pelvis. The process that results in the discharge of semen is called ejaculation.