Multiple Choice
Which structure is the site of sperm production in the male reproductive system?
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27. The Reproductive System
Anatomy of the Male Reproductive System
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Where in the human male does spermatogenesis occur?
A
Prostate gland
B
Seminiferous tubules
C
Epididymis
D
Vas deferens
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Understand the process of spermatogenesis, which is the production of sperm cells in males.
Identify the location where spermatogenesis takes place. It occurs in the testes, specifically within the seminiferous tubules.
Differentiate between the structures listed: the prostate gland, epididymis, and vas deferens, which are involved in the transport and maturation of sperm, but not in the production.
Recognize that the seminiferous tubules are the site of sperm cell development, where germ cells undergo meiosis to form mature spermatozoa.
Conclude that the seminiferous tubules are the correct answer, as they are the specific location within the testes where spermatogenesis occurs.
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