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The organ that surrounds the urethra and produces PSA, proteolytic enzymes, and seminalplasmin is the:

a. seminal vesicles
b. bulboruethral gland
c. prostate gland
d. preputial gland
e. Bartholin's gland

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Answer:

The correct answer is option C. prostate gland.

Explanation:

The prostate is around gland located between the penis and bladder. The prostate is located in front of the rectum. The urethra is surrounded by the prostate, from the penis and bladder, letting urine move out of the body.

PSA is a protease produced by prostate epithelial cells. Proteolytic enzymes and seminalplasmin also secreted by the prostate gland. The role of the seminalplasmin is to associated with the influence function of motility and capacitation and acrosome reaction.

Thus, the correct answer is option C. prostate gland.

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