Question

Bartholin glands are also called

• A. vestibular glands
• B. lenticular glands
• C. rudimentary glands
• D. just called by this name only

Answer 1

The correct option is A vestibular glands

Greater vestibular glands (Bartholin’s gland) are packed glands situated on each side of vaginal orifice. These glands are homologous to male bulbourethral (Cowper’s) gland and secretes viscus fluid that supplements the lubrication during sexual intercourse. The lesser vestibular glands (paraurethral glands or glands of Skene) are numerous minute glands that are present on either side of the urethral orifice (opening). These glands are homologous to the male prostate glands and secrete mucus.