Q. Which gland secretes odorous secretion in mammals?

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Solution:

The anal glands are small paired sacs located on either side of the anus between the external and internal sphincter muscles. These sebaceous glands within the lining secrete a foul smelling liquid that is used for identification of members within a species. These glands are found in all carnivora except bears. A pair of Bartholin's glands occur one on each side of the vaginal opening. They secrete viscid fluid and their ducts pour the fluid into the vestibule to lubricate the vulva during copulation. The prostate gland is present in males surrounding the urethra. It secretes a milky fluid that aids in sperm motility. Liver is the largest gland of the body and performs various functions like deamination, production of bile, glycogenesis, storage etc.