Which structure transports mature sperm from the epididymis toward the ejaculatory duct?
Correct answer: A. Vas deferens
- A. Vas deferens
- B. Seminiferous tubule
- C. Seminal vesicle
- D. Bulbourethral gland
Explanation
The vas deferens is a muscular duct that carries mature sperm from the epididymis toward the ejaculatory duct during ejaculation. Seminiferous tubules produce sperm, while the seminal vesicles and bulbourethral glands are accessory glands that add fluid to semen.
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