GENERAL HISTOLOGY

MALE REPRODUCTIVE ORGAN

TESTES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which statement is true about epididymis?
A
A set of oily openings that release sperm
B
A set of coiled tubes which transport and stores sperm cells.
C
Producer of male sex hormones.
D
Transport mature sperm to the urethra.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The epididymis is a long, coiled tube that rests on the backside of each testicle. It carries and stores sperm cells that are created in the testes. It’s also the job of the epididymis to bring the sperm to maturity-the sperm that emerge from the testes are immature and incapable of fertilization.

Detailed explanation-2: -Also called the ductus deferens, the vas deferens is a thin muscular tube that transports the sperm from the epididymis to the urethra.

Detailed explanation-3: -The epididymis is the tube which moves the sperm from the testicles. Vas deferens. This is a tube in which the sperm is stored and it carries the sperm out of the scrotal sac. The vas deferens is between the epididymis and the urethra and connects these together.

Detailed explanation-4: -The epididymis is located behind the testis and inside the scrotum.

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