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Question: Accessory genital gland found in male is A) Cowper's gland B) Bartholin gland C) Perineal glan...
Accessory genital gland found in male is
A) Cowper's gland
B) Bartholin gland
C) Perineal gland
D) Prostate gland
Solution
The gland helps in the production of a fluid, semen with sperm cells from testicles and fluid from another gland. This gland is present just below the bladder in men and covers the top portion of a tube that drains urine from the bladder.
Complete step by step answer:
Accessory glands are the glands that are associated with the reproductive organ. The prostate gland, seminal vesicles bulbourethral gland are considered as the accessory gland of the male reproductive system.
Prostate gland: Tt is a farm, dense structure located just below the urinary bladder(urethra). Its size is the same as walnut and encircles the urethra as it leaves the urinary bladder. A tube light structure called the urethra carries the urine and semen out of the body while passing through the prostate because of this tube surrounded by the prostate. The prostate secretes a thin, milky colored and alkaline substance. It also enhances the motility of the sperm.
The bulbourethral gland is also known as the Cowper's gland. It is about the size of a pea. And present near the base of the penis. A short tube emerges out from which gland enters the proximal end of the urethra. When there is a response of any type of sexual stimulation which gland secretes alkaline mucus-like fluid. This fluid helps in neutralizing the acidity of the urine residue and the urethra and also helps in utilizing the acidity of the vagina by providing some lubrication.
Seminal fluid- it is the alkaline mixture of sperm cells. Deer secretions make 60% of the volume of the semen from which most of the fluid comes from the prostate gland. bulbar urethral gland contributes a small volume of secretion and sperms.
Additional information:
Bartholin gland - it is situated on either side of the vaginal opening and secretes a fluid that aids in lubricating the vagina.
Perineal gland - it is located in the proximity anus of some mammals and secret odorous substance. Any injury in this gland can lead to a bladder control problem for erectile dysfunction in males.
So, the correct answer is, "Cowper’s gland and prostate gland".
Note: So accessory sex glands are the outgrowth of the genital tract which is almost found in all the mammals. Female accessory glands - external organs include Vulva, Bartholin glands, and clitoris.