Multiple Choice
Which of the following is the site where sperm are stored until they are ejaculated?
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27. The Reproductive System
Anatomy of the Male Reproductive System
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Which of the following best describes the epididymis in the male reproductive system?
A
A coiled tube where sperm mature and are stored
B
The site of sperm production
C
A gland that produces seminal fluid
D
A duct that transports sperm to the urethra
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Understand the role of the epididymis in the male reproductive system. It is a structure that is crucial for the maturation and storage of sperm.
Recognize that the epididymis is not the site of sperm production. Sperm production occurs in the seminiferous tubules of the testes.
Differentiate between the epididymis and glands that produce seminal fluid, such as the seminal vesicles and prostate gland. The epididymis does not produce seminal fluid.
Identify the function of the epididymis as a coiled tube where sperm mature and are stored. This is distinct from the vas deferens, which is the duct that transports sperm to the urethra.
Conclude that the best description of the epididymis is a coiled tube where sperm mature and are stored, as it is not involved in production, fluid secretion, or direct transport to the urethra.
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