Which of the following statements regarding glands of the male reproductive system is false?

A) The seminal vesicles open into the membranous urethra.
B) The prostate gland surrounds the prostatic urethra and ejaculatory ducts.
C) The bulbourethral glands enter the spongy urethra at the base of the penis.
D) The prostate gland contains smooth muscle partitions covered with columnar epithelium.
E) The seminal vesicles are sac-shaped glands located next to the ampullae of the ductus deferentia.

Seminal Vesicles

Glandular structures located near the prostate that produce a significant portion of the fluid that becomes part of semen, rich in proteins and enzymes that support sperm viability and motility.

Membranous Urethra

Portion of the male urethra, approximately 1 cm in length, extending from the prostate gland to the beginning of the penile urethra.

Columnar Epithelium

A type of epithelial tissue consisting of single or multiple layers of tall, elongated cells, often found lining the gut and respiratory tract.