Question

Which of the following are the accessory glands of human male reproductive system?
I. Skene glands
II. Bartholin glands
III. Seminal vesicles
IV. Lesser vestibular glands
V. Prostate gland
VI. Mammary glands
VII. Cowper's glands

• A. II, III, IV
• B. V, VI, VII
• C. III, V, VII
• D. I, IV, VI

Hint:

Remember the three main accessory glands of the male reproductive system: \begin{itemize} \item \textbf{Seminal Vesicles:} Produce fructose-rich fluid for sperm nourishment. \item \textbf{Prostate Gland:} Secretes milky, acidic fluid for sperm activation. \item \textbf{Bulbourethral (Cowper's) Glands:} Secrete pre-ejaculate fluid for lubrication and neutralization. \end{itemize} Glands like Skene's, Bartholin's, and Lesser Vestibular are associated with the female reproductive system. Mammary glands are for lactation.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Understand the accessory glands of the human male reproductive system.
The accessory glands of the male reproductive system produce fluids that contribute to semen, nourishing and transporting sperm. These typically include the seminal vesicles, prostate gland, and bulbourethral glands (Cowper's glands). Step 2: Classify each given gland as male accessory, female, or other.
Let's analyze each numbered gland:
I. Skene glands (also known as paraurethral glands): These glands are associated with the female urethra and are homologous to the prostate gland in males. They are part of the female reproductive system.
II. Bartholin glands (also known as greater vestibular glands): These glands are located on either side of the vaginal opening in females and produce lubrication. They are part of the female reproductive system.
III. Seminal vesicles: These are a pair of glands in males that secrete a fluid rich in fructose, prostaglandins, and clotting proteins, which contributes significantly to the volume of semen. They are an accessory gland of the male reproductive system.
IV. Lesser vestibular glands: These are also female glands, providing lubrication to the vestibule.
V. Prostate gland: This single gland in males encircles the urethra and produces a milky, slightly acidic fluid containing citrate, enzymes, and prostate-specific antigen (PSA), which aids in sperm motility. It is an accessory gland of the male reproductive system. VI. Mammary glands: These glands are responsible for milk production and are present in both males and females, but are functional for lactation primarily in females. They are generally not considered part of the reproductive system's accessory glands in the context of semen formation.
VII. Cowper's glands (also known as bulbourethral glands): These are a pair of small glands located inferior to the prostate gland in males. They secrete a clear, viscous fluid into the urethra before ejaculation, which neutralizes residual acidity from urine and lubricates the urethra. They are an accessory gland of the male reproductive system. Step 3: Identify the accessory glands of the human male reproductive system from the list.
Based on the classification, the accessory glands of the human male reproductive system are:
III. Seminal vesicles
V. Prostate gland
VII. Cowper's glands
Step 4: Choose the correct option.
The option that correctly lists III, V, and VII is (3).