Bulbourethral glands Flashcards
1
Q
What are the bulbourethral glands also known as?
A
Cowper’s glands
2
Q
Are they endocrine or exocrine glands?
A
Exocrine
3
Q
The glands are located posterolateral to the ________
A
Membranous urethra
4
Q
Which pouch are they found in?
A
Deep perineal pouch
5
Q
They are found superior to the ______of the penis
A
Bulb
6
Q
the ducts of the glands open into the _______
A
spongy urethra
7
Q
What is the structure of the glands?
A
tubular-alveolar
8
Q
What kind of cells line the glands?
A
columnar epithelial
9
Q
What is the function of the glands?
A
During sexual arousal, the bulbourethral glands produce a mucus secretion containing glycoproteins
10
Q
What is the embryological origin of the glands?
A
urogenital sinus
11
Q
What are the three main purposes of the mucus secretion?
A
- lubricate urethra and tip of penis
- Expels any residue of urine, dead cells or mucous through the urethral meatus, preparing a clean and lubricated pathway for ejaculation.
- Helps to neutralise residual acidity in the male urethra (secretions are alkaline).
