Which male reproductive gland is responsible for secreting a milky fluid that nourishes and protects sperm and helps neutralize the acidic environment of the female reproductive tract?
Bulbourethral gland
Skene's gland
Bartholin's gland
Prostate gland
The Correct Answer is D
A. Bulbourethral gland: Bulbourethral (Cowper’s) glands produce a clear mucous pre-ejaculate that lubricates the urethra and can neutralize small amounts of urine but do not produce the milky, nutrient-rich fluid described.
B. Skene's gland: Skene’s glands are female periurethral glands (not male) and are not involved in semen production.
C. Bartholin's gland: Bartholin’s glands are female vestibular glands producing lubrication during arousal -not involved in male semen.
D. Prostate gland: The prostate secretes a slightly alkaline, milky fluid that nourishes/protects sperm and helps neutralize the acidic vaginal environment .
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Correct Answer is A
Explanation
A. Pap Smear:The Papanicolaou (Pap) smear screens cervical cells for precancerous changes (dysplasia) and is the standard test for early detection of cervical cancer.
B. BRCA test: BRCA genetic tests assess hereditary breast/ovarian cancer risk (BRCA1/2), not cervical cancer screening.
C. ELISA test: ELISA is a lab technique for detecting antibodies/antigens (used in many contexts, e.g., HIV testing) but is not a routine screening test for cervical cancer.
D. Mammogram:A mammogram is an imaging test used to screen for breast cancer, not cervical cancer.
Correct Answer is B
Explanation
A. Urea: Urea is the major nitrogenous waste normally present in urine.
B. Albumin:Albumin in urine (albuminuria/proteinuria) is abnormal and suggests glomerular damage or increased filtration of plasma proteins.
C. Sodium: Sodium is a normal urinary electrolyte whose excretion varies with intake and hormonal control.
D. Creatinine:Creatinine is a normal waste product excreted in urine and used clinically to assess renal function.
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