The bulbourethral glands produce:
Correct answer: B. Alkaline fluid
- A. Acidic fluid
- B. Alkaline fluid
- C. Semen
- D. Mucus
Explanation
The bulbourethral glands produce an alkaline fluid that helps neutralize any remaining acidity in the male urethra, which could otherwise harm sperm. This fluid is released in response to sexual stimulation and is part of the pre-ejaculatory fluid. The other options are incorrect: Acidic fluid is not produced by these glands; semen is a combination of various fluids from different glands, not solely from the bulbourethral glands; and while the fluid has mucus-like properties, its key characteristic is being alkaline.
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