Multiple Choice
Which tubes carry sperm directly to the epididymis?
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27. The Reproductive System
Anatomy of the Male Reproductive System
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What part of the male urogenital tract is shared by both the urinary and reproductive systems?
A
Urethra
B
Seminal vesicle
C
Epididymis
D
Vas deferens
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Understand the function of each part listed in the options: Urethra, Seminal vesicle, Epididymis, and Vas deferens.
The urethra is a tube that carries urine from the bladder to the outside of the body. In males, it also serves as a passageway for semen during ejaculation.
The seminal vesicle is a gland that produces seminal fluid, which is part of semen, but it does not carry urine.
The epididymis is a coiled tube where sperm mature and are stored, but it is not involved in the urinary system.
The vas deferens is a duct that transports sperm from the epididymis to the ejaculatory ducts, but it does not carry urine.
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