PATHOLOGY

PATHOLOGY MCQ

FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In males, which glands produce a clear, slippery fluid that empties directly into the urethra?
A
prostate gland
B
bulbourethral glands
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Bulbourethral glands: The bulbourethral glands, or Cowper’s glands, are pea-sized structures located on the sides of the urethra, just below the prostate gland. These glands produce a clear, slippery fluid that empties directly into the urethra.

Detailed explanation-2: -In response to sexual stimulation, the bulbourethral glands secrete an alkaline mucus-like fluid. 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-3: -The Cowper’s glands, also known as bulbourethral glands, [1, 2, 3] are a pair of small exocrine glands of the male reproductive system, located in the urogenital diaphragm, deeply located posterolateral to the membranous (or bulbous) portion of the urethra, and below the apex of the prostate.

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