Question

Corpus spongiosum is a part of

• A. Ovary
• B. Testis
• C. Uterus
• D. Male copulatory organ

Answer 1

The correct option is D Male copulatory organ

In higher vertebrates like humans, the penis is a male copulatory organ. The penis has a root and a body. The root lies in the perineum and the body surrounds the urethra. It is formed by three cylindrical masses of erectile tissue and involuntary muscle. The erectile tissue is supported by fibrous tissue and covered with skin and has a rich blood supply. The two lateral columns are called the corpora cavernosa and the column between them, containing the urethra, is the corpus spongiosum. At its tip, it is expanded into a triangular structure known as the glans penis. The male urethra provides a common pathway for the flow of urine and semen, the combined secretions of the male reproductive organs. Thus, the correct answer is option D.