Question:

Given below are two statements.
Statement I - The external genitalia of female contains two thin folds called labia majora which forms hood-like covering around clitoris.
Statement II - The vestibular glands are homologous to the Cowper's gland of the male reproductive system.
In the light of above statements, choose the correct option given below:

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Check which folds form the hood over the clitoris and what the vestibular glands correspond to in males.
Updated On: Nov 12, 2026
  • Both statement I and statement II are correct.
  • Both statement I and statement II are incorrect.
  • Statement I is correct but statement II is incorrect.
  • Statement I is incorrect but statement II is correct.
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The Correct Option is D

Solution and Explanation

Step 1: Understanding the Concept
The statements are about the labia and the vestibular glands.

Step 2: Statement I
The labia majora are thick, fleshy outer folds. The thin inner folds are the labia minora, and they form the hood over the clitoris. Statement I is incorrect.

Step 3: Statement II
The vestibular (Bartholin's) glands are homologous to the male Cowper's (bulbourethral) glands. Statement II is correct.

Final Answer:
Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct. \[ \boxed{\text{(D) }\text{Statement I is incorrect but statement II is correct.}} \]
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