The Smooth Muscle of the Prostate Gland Contributes to What

question 8

Multiple Choice

The smooth muscle of the prostate gland contributes to what function?

• A)Erection
• B)Ejaculation
• C)Secretion of prostaglandins and clotting proteins
• D)Production of alkaline secretions that neutralize urine

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Definitions:

Notochord

A flexible rod made out of a material similar to cartilage that provides support in the embryonic stages of all chordates, including humans.

Vertebral Column

Portion of the vertebrate endoskeleton that houses the spinal cord; consists of many vertebrae separated by intervertebral discs.

Dorsal Notochord

A flexible rod-shaped structure in the embryo of all chordates, including humans, that provides skeletal support and defines the primitive axis of the embryo.

Pharyngeal Pouches

Embryonic features that form structures of the face and neck in vertebrates.