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The Prostate Gland Produces a Thin,milk-Colored Fluid That Makes Up

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The prostate gland produces a thin,milk-colored fluid that makes up about 30% of the seminal fluid.


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Sodium

An essential mineral that plays crucial roles in the body, including maintaining normal fluid balance and supporting nerve and muscle function.

Chloride

A negatively charged ion commonly found in salt compounds, essential for maintaining fluid balance and blood pressure.

Hypertonic Solution

A solution that has a higher concentration of solutes than the cytoplasm of cells, leading to osmotic pressure that may cause cell shrinkage.

Fluid Shift

The movement of bodily fluids from one compartment to another, affecting hydration status, blood volume, and pressure.

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