PATHOLOGY

PATHOLOGY MCQ

MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which glands make a fluid that cleans the urethra before sperm pass through it?
A
Penis
B
Cowper’s gland
C
Prostate gland
D
Seminal vesicle
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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