Multiple Choice
Where are sperm cells formed 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 sperm undergo maturation in the male reproductive system?
A
Seminiferous tubules
B
Prostate gland
C
Epididymis
D
Vas deferens
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Begin by understanding the role of each structure in the male reproductive system. The seminiferous tubules are where sperm are produced, but not matured.
Recognize that the prostate gland is involved in secreting fluid that nourishes and protects sperm, but it is not where sperm mature.
Identify the epididymis as the location where sperm undergo maturation. This is a coiled tube located behind each testicle where sperm gain motility and the ability to fertilize an egg.
Understand that the vas deferens is a duct that transports mature sperm from the epididymis to the ejaculatory ducts, but maturation occurs before this transport.
Conclude that the epididymis is the correct answer for the location where sperm undergo maturation in the male reproductive system.
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