Question

The difference between spermiogenesis and spermiation is

• A. In spermiogenesis, spermatozoa are formed while in spermiation spermatozoa are released from sertoli cells into the cavity of seminiferous tubules
• B. In spermiogenesis, spermatozoa are formed while in spermiation spermatids are formed
• C. In spermiogenesis, spermatozoa from sertoli cells are released into the cavity of seminiferous tubules, while in spermiation spermatozoa are formed
• D. In spermiogenesis, spermatids are formed while in spermiation spermatozoa are formed

Answer 1

The correct option is A

In spermiogenesis, spermatozoa are formed while in spermiation spermatozoa are released from sertoli cells into the cavity of seminiferous tubules

Spermiogenesis vs spermiation:

Spermiogenesis is the process of transformation of spermatids into spermatozoa.

After spermiogenesis, sperm heads become embedded in the Sertoli cells to obtain nourishment from them and finally they are released from the Sertoli cells into the seminiferous tubules. This process is called spermiation.