The golf-ball sized structure found inferior to the urinary bladder, and surrounding the most proximal portion of the urethra, is called the __________.

A. seminal vesicle
B. urethra
C. bulbourethral gland
D. prostate gland
E. ejaculatory duct


D. prostate gland

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Use the table and graph below to answer the following questions.



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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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