Question

Assertion (A): Prostate gland pours an alkaline secretion which neutralizes the acidic pH of the vagina.

Reason (R): Prostate gland is a lobulated gland located between the posterior surface of the urinary bladder and the rectum.

1. A is True and R is False.
2. A is False and R is True.
3. Both A and R are True.
4. Both A and R are False.

Options

• (1)

• (2)

• (3)

• (4)

Answer 1

(3)

Explanation:

The prostate gland secretes a fluid that is slightly alkaline and helps neutralize the acidic environment of the female reproductive tract, thereby protecting sperm. Therefore, the Assertion (A) is true.

The prostate gland is a lobulated gland situated below the urinary bladder, in front of the rectum, and surrounds the upper part of the urethra. Therefore, the Reason (R) is true.

Hence, both A and R are true.