Trace the path of a sperm cell from the site of its maturation to the site where it leaves the male body. Include descriptions of fluids added along that path
What will be an ideal response
Sperm mature in the epididymis. From there, they travel through the ductus (Vas) deferens through the abdominal cavity to the ampulla of the ductus deferens which merges with the duct of the seminal vesicle to form the ejaculatory duct. Sperm and the alkaline, fructose-rich fluid from the seminal vesicle move from the ejaculatory duct into the prostatic urethra, where they are mixed with a slightly acidic mucoid fluid from the prostate. Next the sperm and fluid pass through the membranous urethra and are mixed with additional alkaline secretions from the bulbourethral glands. The combination of sperm and secretions is called semen. The mixture travels through the penile urethra as it is ejaculated.
You might also like to view...
The anteromedial border of the spleen
A. is where the splenic artery enters. B. is concave. C. contains the hilum. D. is also called the visceral surface. E. All of the choices are correct.
The olfactory mucosal lining of the nasal cavity contains the receptors for the sense of smell
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which type of gland releases products by secretion into the blood?
A. Endocrine B. Merocrine C. Holocrine D. Exocrine E. Apocrine
Substance A is added to a solution, resulting in a decrease in the pH of the solution. Substance A ________ the H+ concentration; therefore, it is considered a/an ________.
A. decreased; acid B. increased; acid C. decreased; base D. increased; base