The Epididymis Is a ________ and It ________

question 45

Multiple Choice

The epididymis is a ________ and it ________.

• A)compartment inside a testis; secretes testosterone and forms sperm
• B)stage of spermatogenesis; forms two sperm cells and semen
• C)tightly coiled tube on the outside of the testis; is the location for sperm maturation
• D)compartment that contains seminiferous tubules; ejaculates sperm

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Definitions:

Founder Effect

A genetic phenomenon that occurs when a new population is established by a very small number of individuals, leading to a reduced genetic diversity.

Industrial Melanism

A phenomenon in which darker forms of species evolve in polluted environments, typically as a result of higher survival rate against predation.

Microevolution

Change in gene frequencies between populations of a species over time.

Gene Pool

The complete set of unique alleles in a population or species, representing its genetic diversity.