THORAX ABDOMEN AND PELVIS

MEDICAL

PROSTATE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The duct that propels live sperm toward ejaculation is the
A
vas deferens
B
fallopian tube
C
seminiferous tubule
D
epididymis
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Here, the vas deferens joins with the seminal vesicle to form the ejaculatory duct, which passes through the prostate and empties into the urethra. When ejaculation occurs, rhythmic muscle movements propel the sperm forward.

Detailed explanation-2: -The vas deferens are an important part of male reproductive anatomy. These paired muscular tubes are also called the ductus deferens. They function to carry sperm from the epididymis to the urethra where it leaves the body during ejaculation.

Detailed explanation-3: -Etymology. Vas deferens is Latin, meaning “carrying-away vessel"; the plural version is vasa deferentia. Ductus deferens is also Latin, meaning “carrying-away duct"; the plural version is ducti deferentes.

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