MEDICAL BIOLOGY, HUMAN ANATOMY, PHYSIOLOGY AND PATHOLOGY - Y.I. Fedoniuk 2010

ANATOMY, PHYSIOLOGY, PATHOLOGY

CHAPTER 9. THE REPRODUCTIVE PROCESS

ANATOMY OF THE REPRODUCTIVE ORGANS

MALE REPRODUCTIVE ORGANS

5. BULBOURETHRAL GLANDS

The Bulbourethral Glands (glandulae bulbourethrales) are paired, spherical Organs located in the perineal region. Their excretory ducts (3-4) open into the membranous part of the Urethra. They produce a viscous fluid that lubricates the urethra, protecting its mucosa from irritation by urine.



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