Which of the Following Statements Are True of the Testes

question 93

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements are true of the testes and male reproductive ducts? (Read carefully and select all of the correct statements.)

• A)The testes are located in the scrotum because sperm development requires a temperature lower than 37°C.
• B)The ductus deferens carries sperm to the ejaculatory duct on its side.
• C)The epididymis passes through the inguinal canal and is the site of maturation of sperm.
• D)The rete testis is a network formed by all the ducts of the seminiferous tubules.
• E)The paired ejaculatory ducts empty sperm and secretions into the urethra.
• F)The membranous urethra is surrounded by the external urethral sphincter.

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