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Assertion : The bulbourethral gland is a male accessory gland.
Reason The secretion of bulbourethral gland helps in the lubricant of the penis

A

Assertion and reason both are correct statements the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.

B

Assertion and reason both are correct statements the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.

C

Assertion is true but reason is false statement.

D

Assertion is false but reason is true statement.

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Assertion**: The assertion states that the bulbourethral gland is a male accessory gland. - **Explanation**: Accessory glands in the male reproductive system include the seminal vesicles, prostate gland, and bulbourethral glands. These glands contribute fluids that support sperm but do not directly produce sperm themselves. 2. **Understanding the Reason**: The reason given is that the secretion of the bulbourethral gland helps in the lubrication of the penis. - **Explanation**: The bulbourethral glands, also known as Cowper's glands, secrete a clear fluid that acts as a lubricant during sexual intercourse. This secretion helps to prepare the urethra for the passage of sperm and also provides lubrication. 3. **Evaluating the Relationship**: Both the assertion and the reason are true statements. However, we need to determine if the reason correctly explains the assertion. - **Explanation**: While the secretion of the bulbourethral gland does indeed help in lubrication, this does not directly relate to the classification of the gland as an accessory gland. The classification is based on its role in the reproductive system rather than its function of lubrication. 4. **Conclusion**: Since both statements are true but the reason does not correctly explain the assertion, the correct answer is that the assertion is true, but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion. ### Final Answer: - The assertion is true, and the reason is true, but the reason does not correctly explain the assertion. Therefore, the answer is option 2. ---
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