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QWhat gland releases a small amount of fluid just before ejaculation to decrease acidity in the urethra caused by urine?

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  • A Prostate gland ✔ ✖
  • B Glans penis ✔ ✖
  • C Bulbourethral gland ✔ ✖
  • D Seminal vesicles ✔ ✖
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The bulbourethral gland, also known as the Cowper's gland, is a pea-sized gland located below the prostate gland. This gland secretes a clear, viscous fluid just before ejaculation that helps to neutralize the acidity of urine in the urethra, thereby protecting sperm from damage. The fluid also acts as a lubricant during sexual intercourse. The prostate gland produces a milky fluid that makes up a significant portion of semen. The seminal vesicles produce a fluid rich in fructose that provides energy to sperm. The glans penis is the sensitive tip of the penis.

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