As Sperm Travel from Their Site of Production in the Testes

question 112

Multiple Choice

As sperm travel from their site of production in the testes to the exterior,the sequence of ducts through which they will pass is:

• A)Rete testis; efferent ductules; epididymis; vas deferens; ejaculatory duct; prostatic urethra; penile urethra
• B)Efferent ductules; rete testis; epididymis; vas deferens; ejaculatory duct; prostatic urethra; penile urethra
• C)Rete testis; efferent ductules; epididymis; vas deferens; prostatic urethra; ejaculatory duct; penile urethra
• D)Rete testis; afferent ductules; epididymis; vas deferens; ejaculatory duct; prostatic urethra; penile urethra
• E)Rete testis; efferent ductules; epididymis; vas deferens; prostatic urethra; penile urethra; ejaculatory duct

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