Question

How do spermiogenesis differ from spermiation?

Answer 1

Spermiogenesis:

1. The process of turning spermatids into spermatozoa is known as spermiogenesis.
2. Spermatids mature into mature, mobile, or motile spermatozoa during the final stage of spermatogenesis.

Spermiation:

Before moving on to the epididymis during spermiation, mature spermatids are released from Sertoli cells into the lumen of the seminiferous tubule.

Difference between spermiogenesis and spermiation:

Spermiogenesis	Spermiation
1. It is the procedure by which spermatids become spermatozoa.	1. It involves the process of spermatozoa being released from Sertoli cells.
2. Spermatids develop.	2. Spermatozoa develop.
3. Seminiferous tubules contain it.	3. Sertoli cells experience it.