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Semen

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The fluid that is released through the penis during orgasm.

Semen is made up of fluid and of sperm.

The fluid comes from the prostate, seminal vesicle and other sex glands.

The sperm are manufactured in the testicles.

The seminal fluid helps transport the sperm during orgasm.

Seminal fluid contains sugar as an energy source for sperm.

The word 'semen' was borrowed directly from the Latin word for 'seed or germ.'

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