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The prostate is a gland of the male genitalia . The main function of the prostate gland is to produce and emit the prostatic fluid , one of the constituents of the sperm.
The prostate is common to all mammals , but differs for anatomical characteristics , chemical and physiological .
The prostate is a gland Human fibromuscular pyramidal shape , similar to a chestnut , but may take the form of a crescent or in case of hypertrophy donut . Has a mean transverse diameter of 4 cm at the base , vertically is 3 cm long and antero- posteriorly about 2 cm. Has an average weight of 10-20 g and is placed about 5 cm anterior to the rectum and anus. The prostate is also composed of muscle tissue.
Functions
The prostate , like all the glands , produces and secretes substances that are useful to the body. The prostate gland is involved in the synthesis and secretion of prostatic fluid , which flows into the urethra at the time of ejaculation , combining with other secretions . The set of all these components gives rise to the seminal fluid (semen) that comes out of the penis at the height of the sexual act (orgasm) .The sperm benefiting from the prostatic fluid , which increases survival and motility.
In the vicinity of the prostate there are important muscles , called sphincters, actively involved in urination and ejaculation in the same . Contracting, are able to interrupt the flow of urine and to promote the expulsion of sperm at the moment of orgasm.
Disorders
The prostate gland can be affected by various problems , the most common inflammatory conditions , usually of bacterial origin (prostatitis ) , hypertrophic ( benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH ) and cancer ( prostate adenocarcinoma ) .
Prostatitis affects mostly young age , while the other two conditions in adult / elderly . After 45-50 years is a good rule to perform urological monitoring visits .
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