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Male Acessory Ducts major function can be considered as these ducts store and transport sperms from the testis to the outside through urethra and consists of 

Rete testis;

Vasa efferentia; helps in conducting sperms due to presence of cillia

Epididymis; stores the sperms and nourishes them with the help of unknown fluid

Vasa deferntia; they carry sperms only

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Male Acessory Glands major function is to produce Seminal plasma in turn which consists of many enzymes, fructose, calcium, citric acid, prostaglandins etc and consists of

Seminal Vesicles; secretes an alkaline secretion which makes 60% volume of seminal plasma(semen) with prostaglandins which stimulate uterine contractions for movement of sperms towards ovary duct. in addition it also secretes Fructose which provides a forensic test for rape.  

Prostate Gland; its secretion nourishes and leads to activation of spermatozoa to swim. It also contains Citric acid which is a sperm nutrient.  

pair of Cowper's Gland (Bulbourethral gland); secretes mucus which helps in lubrication of penis

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