Asked by mansi tamhane on Apr 28, 2024
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If we cut a cross-section through the testes, we would see
A) individual sperm follicles with immature sperm.
B) large chambers lined with developing sperm.
C) small tubules lined with developing sperm.
D) flat layers of tissue like pages, lined with developing sperm.
E) fluid-filled structures with developing sperm.
Seminiferous Tubules
Seminiferous tubules are tightly coiled structures within the testes where spermatogenesis, the production of sperm, occurs.
Testes
Male gonads that produce sperm and the male sex hormones.
- Pinpoint the anatomical site responsible for the maturation of sperm.
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Bryan WallaceApr 29, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The testes are composed of multiple small tubules called seminiferous tubules. These tubules are lined with developing sperm and are responsible for sperm production. Therefore, a cross-section through the testes would reveal small tubules lined with developing sperm.
Learning Objectives
- Pinpoint the anatomical site responsible for the maturation of sperm.