Asked by Jamil Aburoomi on May 30, 2024

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What structure secretes a thin, milky alkaline fluid to enhance the viability of sperm?

A) Cowper gland
B) Median sulcus
C) Prostate gland
D) Bulbourethral gland

Bulbourethral Gland

A pair of small glands located at the base of the penis in males, secreting a fluid that lubricates and neutralizes acidity in the urethra during sexual arousal.

Prostate Gland

A gland in the male reproductive system that produces seminal fluid, which nourishes and transports sperm.

Cowper Gland

A pair of small glands in the male reproductive system that produce a fluid to cleanse and lubricate the urethra prior to ejaculation.

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Yiqiao ZhangJun 04, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
In men, the prostate gland secretes a thin milky alkaline fluid that enhances sperm viability. The Cowper glands (also known as bulbourethral glands) secrete a clear, viscid mucus. The median sulcus is a groove that divides the lobes of the prostate gland and does not secrete fluid.