Question

Which of the following is incorrectly paired with its function ?

• A. Seminiferous tubules - add fluid containing mucus, fructose, and prostaglandins to semen
• B. Scrotum - encases testes and suspends them below abdominal cavity
• C. Epididymis - stores sperm
• D. Prostate gland - adds alkaline secretion to semen

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Seminiferous tubules - add fluid containing mucus, fructose, and prostaglandins to semen

• Seminiferous tubules are present within the male testes. At seminiferous tubules, germination, maturation, and transportation of the sperm cells takes place.
• They are made up of columnar Sertoli cells. The scrotum is a sac of skin that encases the testes and suspends them below the abdominal cavity. It provides a slightly cooler temperature than the body temperature.
• Epididymis connects testicles to vas deference. It transports and stores sperm cells produced by testes.
• The prostate gland is present between the bladder and the penis. It secretes alkaline secretion to semen which protects and nourishes the sperm.

Thus, the correct answer is 'Seminiferous tubules - add fluid containing mucus, fructose, and prostaglandins to semen.'