Question

bio - 202 topic 7: male and female reproductive physiology
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what is the vas deferens?
a bone in the penis
a muscular tube that transports sperm from the epididymis to the urethra
a nerve that controls ejaculation
a blood vessel that supplies the testes
a gland that produces semen

Explanation:

The vas deferens is a key part of the male reproductive system. It is a muscular tube. Its main function is to transport sperm. The starting point is the epididymis (where sperm mature and are stored) and the ending point is the urethra (through which semen is ejaculated).

• Option 1: The penis does not have a bone in humans.
• Option 3: It is not a nerve. Nerves have different functions like transmitting signals.
• Option 4: It is not a blood - vessel. Blood - vessels supply blood (with nutrients, oxygen etc.).
• Option 5: It is not a gland. Glands secrete substances (like seminal fluid from seminal vesicles etc.).

Answer:

A muscular tube that transports sperm from the epididymis to the urethra