Question

Choose the correct answer from the four options given below:

A single highly coiled tube where sperms are stored, gets concentrated and mature is known as

• A. Epididymis
• B. Vasa efferentia
• C. Vas deferens
• D. Seminiferous tubule

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Epididymis

The correct option is A.

Explanation for the correct option:

1. Epididymis is a tightly coiled tube which is attached on the dorsal side of the testes.
2. It connects the testicles with vas deferens and helps in the transportation by the contraction of the smooth muscles of the epididymis.
3. Sperms are stored in epididymis prior to ejaculation.

Explanation for the incorrect options:

Option B:

1. Vasa efferentia are convoluted tubules in the male reproductive system that connect rete testis to the epididymis and form compact head of the epididymis.

Option C:

1. Vas deferens is a muscular tube that transport mature sperms from epididymis to the penis.

Option D:

1. Seminiferous tubules are located in the testes.
2. Formation of spermatozoa is known as spermatogenesis which takes place in the seminiferous tubules.
3. Mature sperm move to the epididymis through the seminiferous tubule.

Final answer: Hence, sperm production occurs in the testis but maturation and storage take place in the epididymis.