EMBRYOLOGY
FEMALE SEX GLAND OVARIES ÖOGENESIS AND MENSTRUAL CYCLE
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Question
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Which gland provides fluid that neutralizes acid and lubricates the urethra
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Cowpers gland
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Prostate gland
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Pituitary gland
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Seminal vesicle gland
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -This fluid neutralizes the acidity of the urine residue in the urethra, helps to neutralize the acidity of the vagina, and provides some lubrication for the tip of the penis during intercourse.
Detailed explanation-2: -The bulbourethral gland or Cowper’s gland, which is homologous to the Bartholin’s gland in females, produces a pre-ejaculate that cleanses and lubricates the urethra prior to the arrival of the semen.
Detailed explanation-3: -Cowper’s glands secrete glycoproteins during sexual stimulation, which functions as a lubricant for the semen. In response to sexual stimulation, the bulbourethral glands secrete an alkaline mucus-like fluid.
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