Human-Reproduction Question 501

Question: Which gland releases a small amount of fluid just prior to ejaculation to decrease acidity in the urethra caused by urine?

Options:

A) Prostate

B) Glans penis

C) Seminal vesicle

D) Bulbourethral gland

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

[d] Bulbourethral gland, also called as Cowper’s gland, is one of two small exocrine glands in the male reproductive system.

This gland releases a small amount of fluid just prior to ejaculation to decrease the acidity in the urethra.

Bulbourethral gland are homologous to Bartholin’s glands present in females.



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