What is the purpose of the male bulbourethral gland?

What will be an ideal response?


Because it releases its contents prior to ejaculation, its function is probably to neutralize the acids in the urethra.

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When a person receives intravenous fluids to help build up blood volume, why is it important for the fluid to be isotonic?

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Synthesis of a protein stops when

A) the ribosome becomes fatigued. B) there is no more DNA. C) any of three "stop" codons are encountered in the mRNA. D) any of three specific anticodons are encountered in the mRNA.

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A cut dividing the body into right and left portions is called a:

a. sagittal section b. frontal section c. transverse section d. coronal section

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Which of the following is not a characteristic of a nonsteroid hormone?

a. Attaches to a receptor on the cell membrane b. Causes protein synthesis to occur c. Can use cAMP as a second messenger d. All of the above are characteristics of a nonsteroid hormone

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