Asked by andrea hernandez on May 12, 2024
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Sperm mature within the
A) prostate gland.
B) vas deferens.
C) seminal vesicles.
D) ejaculatory duct.
E) epididymis.
Epididymis
Location of sperm maturation in an adult human male; located in the testis.
Vas Deferens
Also called the ductus deferens; storage location for mature sperm before they pass into the ejaculatory duct.
Seminal Vesicles
Glands in male humans that secrete a viscous fluid that provides nutrition to the sperm cells.
- Identify the site of sperm maturation.
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Halie CarrierMay 16, 2024
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
Sperm mature within the epididymis, a long, coiled tube that sits on the back of each testicle. The epididymis is where sperm develop the ability to swim and fertilize an egg.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the site of sperm maturation.