MHT CET Medical202624 April 2026Morning ShiftBiologyHuman ReproductionActual
The prostate gland is composed of _________ lobes.
Options
- A5 - 10
- B10 - 15
- C20 - 30
- D35 - 45
Correct answer
A. 5 - 10
Step-by-step solution
The prostate gland is a single, large, chestnut-shaped gland that surrounds the first part of the urethra (prostatic urethra) just below the urinary bladder in males. Anatomically, the prostate gland is divided into 5 lobes: 1. Anterior lobe 2. Posterior lobe 3. Median lobe 4. Right lateral lobe 5. Left lateral lobe Histologically, it consists of 30 to 50 tubuloalveolar glands that empty their secretions into the prostatic urethra. Since the options are given as ranges and the anatomical division is 5 lobes, the co