What is prostate gland?

I have been hearing a lot about the Prostate Gland in men and how it can cause cancer. Kindly let me know what the organ is and its functions.

Daniel (by SMS)

The prostate is a small walnut-size gland in men that is part of the reproductive system. It helps to produce seminal fluid, the fluid that carries semen out of the body during ejaculation.

The prostate is located in front of the rectum which is why it can be felt during a physical exam at the doctor’s office. It is also positioned under the bladder, where it surrounds the upper part of the urethra. The urethra is the long tube through which urine and semen flow out of the penis. If the prostate becomes enlarged or inflamed, it can put pressure on the urethra and interfere with normal urine flow.

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