Table of contents

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart3h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

27. The Reproductive System

Anatomy of the Male Reproductive System

Anatomy & Physiology

27. The Reproductive System

Anatomy of the Male Reproductive System

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Multiple Choice

Where are spermatozoa stored until they are fully mature in the male reproductive system?

Seminiferous tubules

Prostate gland

Epididymis

Vas deferens

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Begin by understanding the anatomy of the male reproductive system, which includes structures such as the testes, epididymis, vas deferens, prostate gland, and seminal vesicles.

Recognize that spermatozoa are produced in the seminiferous tubules of the testes. This is where spermatogenesis occurs, leading to the formation of immature sperm cells.

After production, spermatozoa move to the epididymis. The epididymis is a coiled tube located at the back of the testes and is crucial for the maturation and storage of sperm.

In the epididymis, spermatozoa undergo further maturation processes, gaining motility and the ability to fertilize an egg. This maturation process can take several days.

Once fully mature, spermatozoa are stored in the epididymis until ejaculation, at which point they travel through the vas deferens and mix with seminal fluid from the prostate gland and seminal vesicles to form semen.