Asked by Courtney Williams on Jun 08, 2024
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Sperm mature in the:
A) seminiferous tubules.
B) seminal vesicles.
C) epididymis.
D) ejaculatory duct.
Seminiferous Tubules
Narrow coils of tubes within the testes where sperm is produced.
Epididymis
A tightly coiled tube situated behind each testicle, critical for the storage and transport of sperm.
Ejaculatory Duct
A tube through which semen enters the urethra for ejaculation.
- Describe the role and development of sperm within the male reproductive system.
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Shubham KaushalJun 14, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Sperm mature in the epididymis, which is located on top of each testicle. The sperm leave the testicles and pass through the epididymis where they gain the ability to swim and fertilize an egg.
Learning Objectives
- Describe the role and development of sperm within the male reproductive system.