female reproductive gland [FBbt_00048425]

Gland of the female reproductive system. These specialized glands produce mucus-rich secretions that capacitate sperm to fertilize successfully, inhibit infection, and provide nutritional, maintenance, and storage factors.

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female reproductive gland

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Gland of the female reproductive system. These specialized glands produce mucus-rich secretions that capacitate sperm to fertilize successfully, inhibit infection, and provide nutritional, maintenance, and storage factors.

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## Classification

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capable of: body fluid secretion
is part of: female reproductive system

Parts of female reproductive gland (6 total)

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	female reproductive gland secretory cell	Cell
	spermathecal duct longitudinal muscle cell	Adult, Muscle
	spermathecal duct	Anatomy
	spermathecal secretory cell	Cell
	spermathecal secretory epithelium	Anatomy

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Subclasses of female reproductive gland (2 total)

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	female accessory gland	Anatomy
	spermatheca	Anatomy

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