List and briefly explain the function of each portion of the male reproductive tract, in order, from where the sperm cells are first produced to the point where they leave the male's body.

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Sperm originate in the walls of the seminiferous tubules, which compose the bulk of the testes. The sperm mature
in the epididymis, a coiled tubular structure on the surface of the testis. Upon ejaculation, the sperm enter the ductus deferens, flow through the prostate gland in the ejaculatory duct, then exit the body in the urethra, which is also a urine excretory structure.

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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A) Cl- B) Na+ C) Ca2+ D) Both B and C Fill in the blank with the correct answer.

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