Question

A female gland corresponding to prostrate of males is
A. Bartholin gland
B. Bulbourethral gland
C. Clitoris
D. None of the above

Answer 1

Hint: Hormones are molecules/ chemical messengers that are released into the blood. The hormones bring about changes in the body, they help in growth, regulate the reproductive cycle, etc. These hormones are released by a group of cells called glands. Apart from hormones glands also secrete saliva, mucus, sweat, etc. They are of two types: endocrine glands and exocrine glands. Hormones are secreted directly into the bloodstream by endocrine glands. While exocrine glands use ducts to secrete saliva, mucus, etc. into the epithelial cells of the skin or gastrointestinal tract.

Complete answer:
The male prostate gland is a part of the male reproductive system. It is located below the urinary bladder encircling the urethra. The gland secretes a fluid that contains proteolytic enzymes and certain other substances like prostate-specific antigens (PSA) and acid phosphatase, which becomes a part of the semen.
Bartholin glands are a part of the female reproductive system, located on both sides of the vaginal opening. When a woman is sexually aroused the gland produces mucus that acts as vaginal lubrication. This secretion and other vaginal secretions together act as vaginal lubrication.
The bulbourethral gland, in males, corresponds to the female Bartholin glands. A clear fluid composed of mucoprotein is secreted by this gland. Mucoproteins act on the urine in the urethra to neutralize its acidity. This clear fluid also lubricates the urethra.
The clitoris is a part of the female reproductive system. It is an erogenous zone and not a gland. A penis can be considered a homolog of the clitoris.

The correct option is (D). None of these glands corresponds to the prostate in male.

Note: The skene‘s gland in females, located near the urethra, corresponds to the male prostate glands. Just like prostate glands in males, skene’s gland secretes a fluid during sexual arousal in females. The fluid secreted has the presence of prostate-specific antigen and acid phosphate (also produced by male prostate glands) in it. It is believed that this fluid shows antimicrobial activity thereby, preventing urinary tract infections.