Where is the Prostate Gland?
The prostate gland sits directly below the bladder and in front of the rectum. Specifically, the prostate is two inches above the perineum, which are the muscles and exterior skin between the scrotum and anus. The seminal vesicles are located near the base. The base refers to the wider part of the anatomy which is located closer to the bladder. The apex is the more narrow part nearer the perineum. What does the Prostate Gland do? The function of the prostate gland is to secrete proteins and hormones that are added to the ejaculatory fluid produced by the seminal vesicles. The proteins and hormones aid sperm cells by providing a protective and fluid medium as they make their way through the vagina for fertilization. Without the protective medium, very few sperm cells would ever reach the egg. Right before ejaculation, sperm enter the vas deferens which is a tube creates a connection to the urethra. The urethra is a tube from the bladder to the tip of penis and creates the exit for semen
A. The prostate gland is only present in men, forming part of the male reproductive system. It’s function is to add nutrients to the seminal fluid on ejaculation, to help the sperm cells survive. It lies at the base of the bladder, surrounding the tube that carries urine from the bladder to the penis. As a man gets older the prostate gland enlarges, and often this is due to a non cancerous condition called Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy(BPH). However, the enlargement can be caused by cancer, which can spread quite rapidly, in particular to form secondary tumours in the bones. Cancer of the prostate is the second most common cause of cancer related deaths in men. The condition is increasing in the Western world it has doubled in the past 30 years, with over 10,000 new cases being detected in the UK each year. Q. WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF PROSTATE CANCER? A. Enlargment of the prostate blocks the flow of urine and the man has difficulty in starting to pass urine and the flow is poorer than n
