THORAX ABDOMEN AND PELVIS

MEDICAL

PROSTATE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What body part secretes the pre-ejaculate that helps protect sperm from the acidic environment of the urethra?
A
Ejaculatory Duct
B
Seminal Vesicle
C
Prostate Gland
D
Cowper’s Gland
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: -They produce thick clear mucus prior to ejaculation that drains into the spongy urethra. Though it is well established that the function of the Cowper’s gland secretions is to neutralize traces of acidic urine in the urethra, knowledge regarding the various lesions and associated complications of this gland is scarce.

Detailed explanation-3: -The prostate gland is the structure in the male reproductive system that secretes a fluid that nourishes and protects sperm. The prostate gland secretes the prostate fluid which is an important component of semen.

Detailed explanation-4: -The bulbourethral glands are responsible for producing a pre-ejaculate fluid called Cowper’s fluid (known colloquially as pre-ejaculate or pre-cum), which is secreted during sexual arousal, neutralizing the acidity of the urethra in preparation for the passage of sperm cells.

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