(i) Prostate gland: It is a pear shaped gland. Consists of two parts. base and top. Its wall is composed of muscular and glandular cells. Glandular secretions are released into the urethra.
Work:
* It increases the volume of semen by secreting alkaline fluid.
* It keeps the sperm alive by soothing the acidic environment.
(ii) Bulbourethral of Cowper’s gland: On either side of the urethra there are two pea-like Cowper’s glands. They join the urethra.
Action: It secretes a slippery mucous substance during intercourse and makes the vagina slippery.