THORAX ABDOMEN AND PELVIS

MEDICAL

PROSTATE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The epididymis
A
all of these
B
is a very long coiled tube inside the scrotum.
C
is where sperm mature.
D
is where sperm are stored.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The epididymis consists of three parts: head, body, and tail. The head of the epididymis is located on superior pole of testis. It stores sperm for maturation. The body of the epididymis is a highly convoluted duct which connects the head to the tail of the epididymis.

Detailed explanation-2: -Head or caput epididymis – It is the broad portion of the epididymis present above the testes posteriorly. Body or corpus epididymis – It is the long coiled tube, where sperms mature. Tail or cauda epididymis – It stores the mature sperm and is connected to the vas deferens.

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