blöðruhálskirtils
Blöðruhálskirtill, also known as the prostate gland, is a small gland found in the male reproductive system. It is located below the urinary bladder and in front of the rectum. The primary function of the blöðruhálskirtill is to secrete a fluid that contributes to semen, the fluid that carries sperm. This prostatic fluid is alkaline and helps to neutralize the acidity of the female reproductive tract, thus increasing sperm motility and viability. The gland is roughly the size and shape of a walnut.
The blöðruhálskirtill is composed of glandular and fibromuscular tissue. Its size can change throughout a man's