During fetal development, the presence of testosterone and Mullerian inhibiting factor (MIF) induces masculinzation of the genitalia. Which of the following represents a homologous pair of genital structures in males and females, respectively?
Bulbourethral glands; Bartholin’s glands
Glans penis; Labia majora
Penile urethra; Paraurethral glands
Prostate gland; Glans clitoris
Scrotum; Vestibular bulbs
Correct answer
Bulbourethral glands; Bartholin’s glands
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The bulbourethral glands in males are homologous to the Bartholin’s glands in females. The glans penis in males is homologous to the glans clitoris in females.
The penile urethra (ventral shaft of the penis) in males is homologous to the labia minora in females. The prostate in males is homologous to the urethral and paraurethral glands of Skene in females.
The scrotum in males is homologous to the labia majora in females.