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Spermiation and Spermiogenesis

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Spermiation is the process of the release of sperms from:

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Epididymis

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Vas deferens

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C

Prostate gland

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D

Seminiferous tubules

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Solution

The correct option is A
Epididymis

The process of release of spermatozoa or sperms from Sertoli cells into the cavity of seminiferous tubules is called spermiation.

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