👉 Bulbourethral is a type of nerve cell in vertebrates that has specialized functions. It is a part of the autonomic nervous system and plays an important role in controlling various bodily functions, including urination and thirst. In humans, bulbourethral cells are located in the glans (head) of the penis, as well as in the urethra, which is the tube that carries urine from the bladder to the penis. The primary function of these nerve cells is