Multiple Choice
Which of the following is not a tube that transports spermatozoa in the male reproductive system?
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27. The Reproductive System
Anatomy of the Male Reproductive System
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Where do the sperm mature and become capable of swimming in the male reproductive system?
A
Vas deferens
B
Prostate gland
C
Epididymis
D
Seminiferous tubules
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Understand the role of each structure in the male reproductive system: The vas deferens transports sperm from the epididymis to the ejaculatory ducts. The prostate gland contributes fluid to semen but does not mature sperm. The seminiferous tubules are where sperm are produced, but not where they mature.
Identify the function of the epididymis: The epididymis is a coiled tube located at the back of the testicle where sperm mature and gain motility.
Recognize the process of sperm maturation: Sperm produced in the seminiferous tubules are initially immature and non-motile. They move to the epididymis where they undergo maturation.
Acknowledge the importance of motility: For sperm to be capable of fertilizing an egg, they must be motile, which is a capability they acquire in the epididymis.
Conclude that the epididymis is the site where sperm mature and become capable of swimming, making it the correct answer to the problem.
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