Sperm is formed and created in the seminiferous tubules in the testes. It then travels to the epididymis where the sperm becomes motile and fertilize an egg. When it's time for ejaculation, the sperm is propelled through the muscular vas deferns, behind the bladder and makes three pitstops where extra fluid is secreted. It first stops at the seminal vesicles where a yellowish fluid is secreted. Then it stops at the prostate gland where a thin milky prostatic fluid is secreted. The bulbourethral gland then secrets another fluid that neutralizes acidic urine that stayed in the urethra. I'd like to point out that the sperm doesnt actually "STOP" at the three glands, it keeps moving. The alkalinity of the semen then helps neutralize the acidic environment of the vagina. THAT'S THE SPERM'S VOYAGE! wooo! I love talking about this stuff :)
Here's a picture to help :)
http://www.pitt.edu/~anat/GU/Male/Image.jpg
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Great job - you're a nut, Lynn!
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