Question

The site of maturation of human sperms 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 C:

Explanation of the correct option :

1. The epididymis is where sperm mature after they have been formed.
2. During ejaculation, they exit the epididymis via the ductus deferens.

Explanation of the incorrect option:

Option A:

1. The seminiferous tubules are the basic components of the testicles, where SSCs proliferate and differentiate to form spermatozoa through cyclic events.

Option B:

1. Luteinizing Hormone (LH), produced by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland, is present.
2. The secretion of testosterone hormone is controlled by these cells.

Option D:

1. The fundamental function of the prostate is to produce the fluid that feeds and transports sperm or seminal fluid.

Final answer: The site of maturation of human sperms is the Epididymis.