Question

Match the organs of females with the corresponding homologous organs in males.
$\begin{array}{cc}\text{Column I(females)}& \text{Column II (males)}\\ \text{1. Labia majora}& \text{A. Bulbourethral glands}\\ \text{2. Clitoral glans}& \text{B. Bulb of penis}\\ \text{3. Vestibular bulbs}& \text{C. Glans penis}\\ \text{4. Bartholin's glands}& \text{D. Scrotum}\end{array}$

• A. 1-A, 2-B, 3-C, 4-D
• B. 1-D, 2-C, 3-B, 4-A
• C. 1-B, 2-A, 3-D, 4-C
• D. 1-B, 2-D, 3-C, 4-A

Answer 1

The correct option is B 1-D, 2-C, 3-B, 4-A

Labia majora: (Larger lips) These are fleshy folds of skin extending from the mons pubis, surrounding the vaginal orifice. (homologous to the scrotum).

Clitoris: It is a tiny, finger-like structure lying at the upper junction of labia minora. It is an erectile organ (homologous to the glans penis).

Vestibular bulb: These are structures formed from the corpus spongiosum tissue. The vestibule bulbs are two bulbs of erectile tissue that starts close to the inferior side of the body of the clitoris. It is homologous to the bulb of the penis in males.

Bartholin’s glands: Pair of small reddish-yellow glands, situated on either side of the vaginal orifice. Its alkaline secretion helps in the lubrication and neutralisation of acidic urine. These are homologous to the bulbourethral glands in males).