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What is the function of the seminal vesicles?

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Semen: Seminal vesicles are small glands in males that are located just below the bladder. They secrete about 50-70% of the fluid that ultimately becomes semen.

Answered 1/23/2016

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56M USG (KUB) report - OK for all organs except prostate. Overall remarks-prostatomegaly Prostate : Heterogeneous echo pattern with regular margins. Volume - 29cc. Dimension-293145. Seminal vesicles-normal Is 'Heterogeneous echo pattern' scary?