Asked by Jessica Tessier on May 06, 2024
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In the human male, sperm cells are produced in the
A) interstitial tissue.
B) urethra.
C) seminiferous tubules.
D) vas deferens.
E) seminal vesicles.
Seminiferous Tubules
Highly coiled tubes within the testes where spermatogenesis, the production of sperm cells, occurs.
Sperm Cells
Male gametes responsible for fertilizing the female ovum, initiating the development of a new organism.
Urethra
The tube leading from the bladder to the outside of the body, allowing urine to be expelled.
- Determine the location where sperm maturation occurs.
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Zybrea KnightMay 08, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Sperm cells are produced in the seminiferous tubules in the testes. The other options listed are not sites of sperm cell production.
Learning Objectives
- Determine the location where sperm maturation occurs.