Question

What are the major functions of female accessory glands?

Answer 1

These glands primarily provide lubrication and maintain a healthy reproductive environment.

• Bartholin’s Glands (Greater Vestibular Glands): Located near the vaginal opening, they secrete mucus to provide lubrication during sexual arousal and intercourse.
• Skene’s Glands (Lesser Vestibular Glands): Found near the urethral opening, they produce a fluid often associated with female ejaculation and help protect the urinary tract from infections.
• Mammary Glands: While sometimes classified separately, they are functional accessory organs that produce and secrete milk to nourish the newborn after birth.