PATHOLOGY MCQ
MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
Question
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Which glands make a fluid that cleans the urethra before sperm pass through it?
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Penis
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Cowper’s gland
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Prostate gland
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Seminal vesicle
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -When it leaves the penis by itself, Cowper’s fluid is called pre-ejaculate or, colloquially, precum. It doesn’t contain sperm, which are produced in the testicles.
Detailed explanation-3: -The Cowper’s gland is the main source of the pre-ejaculate fluid. It is situated below the prostate and is also called the bulbourethral gland. It produces an alkaline, mucus-like fluid during sexual stimulation. Pre-ejaculation fluid neutralizes the acidity in the urethra.
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