Question Details

Another name for Bulbourethral gland is

Options

A

Meibomian gland

B

Prostate gland

C

Perineal gland

D

Cowper’s gland

Correct Answer :

Cowper’s gland

Solution :

The correct option is Cowper’s gland.

In human anatomy, the bulbourethral glands are a pair of pea-sized exocrine glands located posterolateral to the membranous urethra, just below the prostate gland.
These glands are also widely known as Cowper's glands, named after the English anatomist and surgeon William Cowper, who first documented and described them in the late 17th century.

The primary function of Cowper's glands is to produce a clear, viscous secretion known as pre-ejaculatory fluid. This fluid helps to lubricate the urethra and neutralize any residual acidity from urine, protecting sperm as they pass through during ejaculation.

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