Question

Choose the correct answer from the four options given below:

The site of maturation of human sperm is the

• A. Seminiferous tubule
• B. Interstitial cells
• C. Epididymis
• D. Prostate gland

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Epididymis

The correct option is option C

Explanation for the correct option:

1. Epididymis is a highly coiled tube which is attached to the dorsal side of the testis and helps in the transport of sperm from the rete testis to the vas deferens.
2. Maturation of human sperm takes place in the epididymis.

Explanation for the incorrect options:

Option A:

1. Each testes is internally divided into lobules and each lobule contains many seminiferous tubules where spermatogenesis takes place.

Option B:

1. Interstitial cells are present between the seminiferous tubules and they secrete the male sex hormone which is testosterone.

Option D:

1. Prostate gland is a single large gland and located below the bladder in male and surrounds the urethra and receive ejaculatory ducts.
2. Secretion of the prostate provides nourishment to the sperm.

Final answer: Hence, the site of maturation of human sperm is the epididymis.