The Normal Flora Present in the Healthy Male Reproductive System

Question

The normal flora present in the healthy male reproductive system is best characterized as
A)primarily gram-positive rods.
B)acid-fast rods.
C)sterile, no normal flora.
D)gram-positive spore formers only.

Accepted Answer

The male reproductive system is considered sterile, meaning that there is no normal flora present. This is because the environment of the male reproductive system is largely inhospitable to most types of bacteria due to the low pH and high levels of antibacterial secretions produced by the prostate gland. While there may be occasional transient bacteria present (such as those introduced during sexual activity), they are not considered part of the normal flora of the male reproductive system.