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Originally Posted by zonerboy
It is a "gland" so it is made up of glandular cells. These glandular cells produce the fluid component of semen, while the testicular glands produce the sperm cell component of the semen. The seminal vesicles also contribute to this fluid component. The prostate also is composed of connective tissue cells which are present in almost any type of organ. The smooth muscle cells of the prostate help propel the prostatic fluid into the urethra during ejaculation.
Webster's Dictionary is not generally regarded as a good source of medical information. Wickipedia is better.
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Webster's Dictionary was just a starting point. Wickipedia is better, I agree. I received a PM with a link to Wickipedia and it said: "Many glands are made up of
epithelial cells.
So now we have muscle cells and epithelial cells and I suppose they are included under the more general term "glandular". Now I wonder if there are any other types of cells besides those two.