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Multiple Choice
Within the male reproductive system, the seminiferous tubules within each testis merge to form the:
A
rete testis
B
epididymis
C
vas deferens
D
ejaculatory duct
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Understand the anatomy of the male reproductive system: The seminiferous tubules are located within the testes and are responsible for sperm production.
Learn the pathway of sperm transport: After being produced in the seminiferous tubules, sperm move through a series of structures for maturation and eventual ejaculation.
Identify the structure immediately following the seminiferous tubules: The seminiferous tubules merge to form the rete testis, which is a network of tubules that collects sperm from the seminiferous tubules.
Clarify the role of the rete testis: The rete testis channels sperm into the epididymis, where they mature and are stored.
Review the other options: The epididymis, vas deferens, and ejaculatory duct are later structures in the pathway of sperm transport, but they do not directly merge with the seminiferous tubules.