Question

Mushroom gland is a part of

• A. male reproductive system of cockroach
• B. female reproductive system of cockroach
• C. male reproductive system of rabbit
• D. female reproductive system of rabbit

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Mushroom gland or utricular gland is present at the junction of the vasa-deferentia and the ejaculatory duct lying in the $6^{th}-7^{th}$ abdominal segment. It is a part of male reproductive system of cockroach. It consists of long tubules, small tubules and seminal vesicles. The secretion of the long tubules forms the innermost layer of spermatophore. Small tubules provide nourishment to the sperms. The seminal vesides store the sperms.