THORAX ABDOMEN AND PELVIS

MEDICAL

PROSTATE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The bulbourethral glands (Cowper’s glands) produce
A
gametes
B
semen
C
lubricating mucus
D
sperm
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: -bulbourethral gland, also called Cowper’s Gland, either of two pea-shaped glands in the male, located beneath the prostate gland at the beginning of the internal portion of the penis; they add fluids to semen during the process of ejaculation (q.v.).

Detailed explanation-3: -Function. The bulbourethral glands function during sexual arousal. Their alkaline mucus-based secretion, called Cowper’s fluid, has several purposes, some of which it shares with prostatic fluid produced by the prostate gland: Lubricating the urethra and tip of the penis.

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