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Question
Differentiate on the basis of what is indicated in brackets :
The prostate gland and Cowper’s gland (the nature of secretion)
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Solution
The prostate gland secretes an alkaline secretion for the maintenance of the sperms while Cowper’s gland secretion is meant for lubrication.
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