Which of the following statements is correct with respect to the male urethra and external genitalia.
1. The female urethra is shorter than the male urethra.
2. Urine and semen pass through a common passage in males.
3. In human males, external genitalia is long and cylindrical.
4. Erectable tissues are yellow fibrous ligament called the Corpora cavernosa.
Choose the correct option:
Only 1
1,2 and 3
All of the above
None of the above
As we have discussed in Male Urethra & External Genitalia -
Male urethra is shorter than in the females which provides a common pathway to both urine and semen. The penis is a male external genitalia. It is long, cylindrical in shape. It consists of three types of erectile tissues. These tissues are made up of yellow fibrous ligaments and are called the Corpora cavernosa.
Hence, the correct option is (c).