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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Which of the following statements about sperm is correct?

Sperm are motile cells that are produced in the testes.

Sperm contain a full set of chromosomes, identical to somatic cells.

Sperm are produced in the seminal vesicles.

Sperm are stored in the prostate gland until ejaculation.

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Begin by identifying the primary function and characteristics of sperm cells. Sperm are male reproductive cells responsible for fertilizing the female egg.

Understand the production site of sperm. Sperm are produced in the testes, which are the male gonads responsible for generating sperm and hormones like testosterone.

Consider the motility of sperm. Sperm are motile cells, meaning they have the ability to move. This is facilitated by the flagellum, a tail-like structure that propels the sperm forward.

Examine the genetic content of sperm. Unlike somatic cells, sperm contain half the number of chromosomes, which is 23 in humans. This is because they are haploid cells, designed to combine with the egg's chromosomes to form a complete set.

Clarify the storage and transport of sperm. Sperm are stored in the epididymis, not the prostate gland, until ejaculation. The epididymis is a coiled tube where sperm mature and are stored before being transported through the vas deferens during ejaculation.