Question

Choose the odd one out from the following terms given:

• A. Prostate gland
• B. Cowper's gland
• C. seminal vesicle
• D. seminiferous tubules

Answer 1

The correct option is D

seminiferous tubules

The correct option is D:

Explanation of the correct option :

1. The sperm cells are formed within the membranes of the seminiferous tubules, which are coiled tubules.
2. Spermatogenesis takes place in the seminiferous tubules, where germ cells mature into sperm cells in close vicinity to Sertoli cells.

Explanation of the incorrect option :

Options A, B, and C:

1. The prostate gland, Cowper's gland, and seminal vesicle are the accessory glands in the male reproductive system.
2. The major role of accessory gland products is to aid in the transmission of sperm to the female.

Final answer: The odd one out is seminiferous tubules.