Conception may take place anytime intercourse occurs even if the penis is withdrawn before ejaculation because the lubricant secreted by the ________ gland often already contains sperm.

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Cowper's gland, also called bulbourethral gland, secretes pre-ejaculatory fluid that lubricates the urethra and neutralizes any urine residue. This fluid may contain some sperm leftover from a previous ejaculation and can lead to conception even if ejaculation does not occur during intercourse.

Conception May Take Place Anytime Intercourse Occurs Even If the Penis