Question

Accessory glands associated with genital organs of female are
(a) Vestibular or Bartholin’s
(b) Cowper’s
(c) Ampullary
(d) Vesicular
A. a, b
B. a only
C. b, c
D. d only
E. c only

Answer 1

Hint: Accessory glands: These are associated with the reproductive system. Their products serve to nourish and activate the spermatozoa, to clear the urethral tract prior to ejaculation, and serve as the vehicle of transport of the spermatozoa in the female trait. Their secretions provide lubrication.

Complete Answer:
(a) Vestibular or Bartholin’s: It occurs on one side of the vaginal orifice. These glands correspond to the Cowper’s gland of male. They are small rounded bodies. Their ducts just open outside the hymen into the vestibule. The Bartholin’s glands secrete a clear, viscid fluid under sexual excitement. This fluid serves as a lubricant during copulation. A pair vestibular or Bartholin’s gland present.
(b) Cowper’s gland: Cowper’s gland or bulbourethral glands lies below the prostate gland. They are about the size of pea seeds. They secrete alkaline mucus which is discharged into the membranous part of urethra. The mucus coats the urethra before sperms are released. This serves to neutralize any acidic urine remaining in the urethra.
(c) Ampullary: A branched tubular gland lined by simple columnar epithelium is an enlargement of the ductus deferens in its terminal portion. This is a typical tubular gland in ruminants, houses and dogs, absent in the cats and poorly developed in boards.
(d) Vesicular: It secretory and is lined with simple columnar epithelium the main ducts are lined with stratified columnar epithelium. These glands do not occur in carnivores, but are present in some form in horses, ruminants and swine. Its fluid secretion helps in the transport of spermatozoa.

The correct option is (B) i.e. ‘a’ only.

Note: (i)The female external genitalia contains vulva, Bartholin’s gland and clitoris.
(ii) Vulva contains: Mons pubis, labia majora and labia minora.
(iii) Bartholin’s gland helps in lubrication of vagina and clitoris is a tiny finger like structure which helps in stimulation.