Question

question 3
1 pts
the gland that surrounds the urethra and produces an alkaline secretion is the
bartholins gland.
preputial gland.
prostate gland.
seminal vesicle.
bulbourethral gland.

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Bartholin’s gland: In females, not around male urethra. Eliminate.
• Preputial gland: Related to foreskin, not surrounding urethra to secrete alkaline fluid. Eliminate.
• Prostate gland: Surrounds the urethra in males and produces an alkaline secretion to neutralize acidic urine and aid sperm. This matches.
• Seminal vesicle: Produces fluid but is not surrounding the urethra. Eliminate.
• Bulbourethral gland: Produces fluid but has a different location/function relation to urethra than the prostate here. Eliminate.

Answer:

C. prostate gland.