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The [[Prostate gland|prostate]] is a small, walnut-shaped gland that is part of the male reproductive system. It is located just below the bladder and in front of the rectum. The prostate surrounds part of the urethra, the tube that carries urine and semen out of the body. The prostate gland is made up of two main types of tissue: glandular and muscular. The glandular tissue produces a milky fluid that is a major component of semen, while the muscular tissue helps to expel semen during ejaculation. | The [[Prostate gland|prostate]] is a small, walnut-shaped gland that is part of the male reproductive system. It is located just below the bladder and in front of the rectum. The prostate surrounds part of the urethra, the tube that carries urine and semen out of the body. The prostate gland is made up of two main types of tissue: glandular and muscular. The glandular tissue produces a milky fluid that is a major component of semen, while the muscular tissue helps to expel semen during ejaculation. | ||
[[Image:Detail-147633.jpg|thumb|center|A close-up view of a healthy prostate gland.]] | [[Image:Detail-147633.jpg|thumb|center|A close-up view of a healthy prostate gland.|class=only_on_mobile]] | ||
[[Image:Detail-147634.jpg|thumb|center|A close-up view of a healthy prostate gland.|class=only_on_desktop]] | |||
== Function == | == Function == | ||