What does the cowper's gland do?

Answer 1

A Cowper gland (also called a bulbourethral gland) is one of two small exocrine glands in the reproductive system of most male mammals. they are each about the size of a pea in humans, located below the prostate gland, which secrete as part of the ejaculate a clear fluid which helps lubricate the urethra.

Answer 2

The Cowpers gland (bulbourethral gland) is a male sexual gland. It provides fluid to lubricate and clean the lower urethra, which may have residue left from its use during urination. During sexual arousal each gland produces a clear, viscous secretion known as pre-ejaculate. This fluid helps to lubricate the urethra for spermatozoa to pass through, it neutralizes traces of acidic urine in the urethra, and helps flush out any residual urine or foreign matter. It is possible for this fluid to pick up sperm, remaining in the urethral bulb from previous ejaculations, and carry them out prior to the next ejaculation. (Wikipedia)

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Answer 3

Pre-ejaculate is a clear mucoid fluid produced by accessory sex glands and expressed on sexual stimulation into the urethra. The organs that produce this fluid are Cowper glands, the glands of Littre, and possibly the glands of Morgagni. Pre-ejaculate volume may range in normal men from a few drops to more than 5 mL. Pre-ejaculate functions naturally as a chemical neutralizer to the urine's residual acidity in the urethra and thus provides the basic pH of the semen, allowing for safe passage of sperm (Chughtai et al, 2005).

Answer 4

Either of two small racemose glands that are located below the prostate and discharge a component of the seminal fluid into the urethra. They are homologous to the Bartholin's glands in the female. Also called Cowper's gland.

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The Cowper's gland is also called the bulbourethral gland

Answer 5

The Cowper’s gland, also known as bulbourethral gland, is responsible for producing a clear fluid that aids in lubrication of the urethra during sexual arousal. This fluid helps protect sperm by neutralizing acidity in the urethra and providing a suitable environment for sperm to travel through.

Answer 6

Cowper's gland supplies the majority of the liquid content of ejaculate. Without it, semen could not transport.

Answer 7

This fluid acts as a lubricant for male urethra, probably, during sexual intercourse.