Which of the following is true regarding the highlighted structures? A)This structure wraps around the ureters B) This structure enlarges during pregnancy C) This structure wraps around the urethra in males D) Micturition is triggered when this structure reaches a urine capacity of 200 ml

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Which of the following is true regarding the highlighted structures? A)This structure wraps around the ureters B) This structure enlarges during pregnancy C) This structure wraps around the urethra in males D) Micturition is triggered when this structure reaches a urine capacity of 200 ml
Which of the following is true regarding the highlighted structure?
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The male's reproductive tract comprises of glands along with their ducts and supporting structures:

  1. The glands include:
    • a pair of testes
    • a pair of seminal vesicles
    • a pair of bulbourethral (Cowper's) glands
    • single prostate gland
  2. Ducts of Testes includes
    • a pair of the epididymis
    • a pair of vas deferens
    • a pair of ejaculatory duct
    • single urethra
  3. Supporting structures are divided into:
    • External: scrotum and penis
    • Internal: a pair of the spermatic cord
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