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Multiple Choice
Which of the following is the gland in a male that surrounds the urethra?
A
Epididymis
B
Seminal vesicle
C
Prostate gland
D
Bulbourethral gland
Verified step by step guidance
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Begin by identifying the anatomical location of the urethra in the male reproductive system. The urethra is a tube that carries urine from the bladder and semen from the reproductive system out of the body.
Understand the function and location of each gland listed in the options: Epididymis, Seminal vesicle, Prostate gland, and Bulbourethral gland.
The epididymis is a coiled tube located behind each testicle, responsible for storing and maturing sperm cells. It does not surround the urethra.
The seminal vesicle is a pair of glands located behind the bladder that produce seminal fluid, but they do not surround the urethra.
The prostate gland is located below the bladder and surrounds the urethra. It produces a fluid that is part of semen. This anatomical position is key to identifying the correct answer.