Which gland secretes odorous secretion in mammals?
- Bartholin's
- Prostate
- Anal gland
- Liver
Answer
(3) Anal gland
Solution
Anal (scent) glands lie near the anus in many mammals (e.g., skunk, dog, cat, musk rat).
⇒ They secrete a strong-smelling (odorous) secretion used for defence, territory marking and communication.
Bartholin's and prostate glands are accessory reproductive glands, and liver is a digestive gland; their secretions are not odorous scents.
Answer: (3)