Which statement correctly describes the tissue composition of the prostate?

Which statement correctly describes the tissue composition of the prostate?

• A. Approximately two-thirds fibromuscular and one-third glandular
• B. All fibromuscular
• C. Approximately two-thirds glandular and one-third fibromuscular
• D. All glandular

Answer: (C)

Prostate tissue is a mix of secretory glands and supportive fibromuscular stroma. The glandular component forms the majority, comprising about two-thirds of the tissue, while the fibromuscular stroma makes up roughly one-third. The glands provide the secretory product of the prostate, while the surrounding stroma—rich in smooth muscle—allows contraction during ejaculation and gives structural support. So the description that matches this balance is that most of the tissue is glandular with a substantial, but smaller, fibromuscular stroma. The other statements ignore either the secretory glandular component, the contractile stroma, or misstate their proportions.

Prostate tissue is a mix of secretory glands and supportive fibromuscular stroma. The glandular component forms the majority, comprising about two-thirds of the tissue, while the fibromuscular stroma makes up roughly one-third. The glands provide the secretory product of the prostate, while the surrounding stroma—rich in smooth muscle—allows contraction during ejaculation and gives structural support. So the description that matches this balance is that most of the tissue is glandular with a substantial, but smaller, fibromuscular stroma. The other statements ignore either the secretory glandular component, the contractile stroma, or misstate their proportions.