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Spermatozoa, in this case human, are a primary component in normal semen, an the agents o fertilisation o the female ova

Semen, kent as seminal fluid forby, is an organic fluid that mey conteen spermatozoa. It is secretit bi the gonads (sexual glands) an ither sexual organs o male or hermaphroditic ainimals an can fertilize female ova. In humans, seminal fluid conteens several components besides spermatozoa: proteolytic an ither enzymes as weel as fructose are elements o seminal fluid that promote the survival o spermatozoa, an provide a medium throu that thay can muive or "soum".

Semen is produced an originates frae the seminal vesicle, that is locatit in the pelvis. The process that results in the dischairge o semen is cried ejaculation.

Semen is a form o genetic material an aw. In ainimals, semen haes been collectit for cryoconservation. Cryoconservation o ainimal genetic resources is a practice that cries for the collection o genetic material in efforts for conservation o a pairteecular breed.