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Skene's gland can be considered homologous to _________ in males.
Skene's gland can be considered homologous to _________ in males.
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The correct option is B prostate gland
Skene's glands are located on either side of the urethra. It is also known as the female prostate, due to the similarity with the male prostate gland including the ability to pass the secretion into the urethra. They are named after Dr Alexander J.C. Skene. Skene’s gland plays an important role in both urinary and sexual health. Skene’s glands can be regarded as the epicentre of female ejaculation. The secretions of these glands help in lubricating the urethra and hence urine flow. The secretions are also believed to be antimicrobial as well, which prevent urinary tract infections(UTI).
Prostate glands is an unpaired chestnut-shaped gland, lying at the base of the bladder. Its slightly alkaline secretions help in the activation of sperms.
The bulbourethral gland is also known as Cowper’s glands are paired pea-sized glands in males lying adjacent to the urethra which are homologous to the greater vestibular glands of female.
The pituitary gland or hypophysis is a pea-sized gland of usually about 1 cm diameter. It is situated within a small depression in the sphenoid bone, known as the sella turcica. The secretion of this gland controls the other parts of the endocrine system, which plays a major role in regulating vital body functions.
Skene's glands are located on either side of the urethra. It is also known as the female prostate, due to the similarity with the male prostate gland including the ability to pass the secretion into the urethra. They are named after Dr Alexander J.C. Skene. Skene’s gland plays an important role in both urinary and sexual health. Skene’s glands can be regarded as the epicentre of female ejaculation. The secretions of these glands help in lubricating the urethra and hence urine flow. The secretions are also believed to be antimicrobial as well, which prevent urinary tract infections(UTI).
Prostate glands is an unpaired chestnut-shaped gland, lying at the base of the bladder. Its slightly alkaline secretions help in the activation of sperms.
The bulbourethral gland is also known as Cowper’s glands are paired pea-sized glands in males lying adjacent to the urethra which are homologous to the greater vestibular glands of female.
The pituitary gland or hypophysis is a pea-sized gland of usually about 1 cm diameter. It is situated within a small depression in the sphenoid bone, known as the sella turcica. The secretion of this gland controls the other parts of the endocrine system, which plays a major role in regulating vital body functions.
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