Question

which gland secretes a mucus - like fluid that helps lubricate the end of the penis for sexual intercourse?
a prostate gland
b seminal vesicles
c bulbourethral glands
d urinary bladder

Explanation:

• The prostate gland secretes a milky - white fluid that is part of semen and helps in sperm activation.
• Seminal vesicles produce a fructose - rich fluid that provides energy for sperm motility.
• Bulbourethral glands (Cowper's glands) secrete a mucus - like fluid that lubricates the end of the penis during sexual arousal, neutralizing any acidic urine residue in the urethra.
• The urinary bladder stores urine.

Answer:

C. Bulbourethral glands