What is the function of the Bulbourethral gland?

Question

What is the function of the Bulbourethral gland?

Answer 1

Bulbourethral gland: Also called Cowper's gland. A pea-sized gland in the male located behind and to the side of the urethra that discharges a component of seminal fluid into the urethra. There are two bulbourethral glands, one on each side. They are the counterparts of Bartholin's glands in the female.

Function

During sexual arousal each gland produces a clear, viscous secretion known as pre-ejaculate. This fluid helps to lubricate the urethra for spermatozoa to pass through, and to help flush out any residual urine or foreign matter. It is possible for this fluid to pick up sperm, remaining in the urethral bulb from previous ejaculations, and carry them out prior to the next ejaculation.

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Answer 2

It is what produces pre-ejaculation fluid, that wipes away any debri in the reproductive organs so the sperm can enter.

Answer 3

During sexual arousal this gland produces a clear, viscous secretion known as pre-ejaculate. This fluid helps to lubricate the urethra for easy passage of spermatozoa to pass through, and to help flush out any residual urine or foreign matter. It is possible for this fluid to pick up sperm, remaining in the urethral bulb from previous ejaculations, and carry them out prior to the next ejaculation.