Match each term with its corresponding definition or description.
-A tough, whitish membrane that surrounds each testis
A)Seminiferous tubules
B)Seminal vesicles
C)Interstitial cells
D)Scrotum
E)Testes
F)Ductus deferens
G)Prostate gland
H)Sperm cell
I)Epididymis
J)Tunica albuginea
K)Corpus spongiosum

Question

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The tunica albuginea is the tough, whitish membrane that surrounds each testis.

Answer: E
 The testes are the male gonads, which are responsible for producing sperm and testosterone.

Answer: I
 The epididymis is a tightly coiled tube located on the back of each testis, where sperm matures and is stored.

Answer: H
 Sperm cells are the male reproductive cells, which fertilize the female egg to form a zygote.

Answer: D
 The scrotum is the external sac that contains the testes, which helps to regulate their temperature for optimal sperm production.

Answer: F
 The ductus deferens is a muscular tube that carries sperm from the epididymis to the ejaculatory duct.

Answer: A
 Seminiferous tubules are the tiny, coiled tubes located within the testes where sperm is produced.

Answer: C
 Interstitial cells, or Leydig cells, are located between the seminiferous tubules and are responsible for producing testosterone.

Answer: G
 The prostate gland is a glandular organ located just below the bladder, which produces a fluid that helps to nourish and transport sperm.

Answer: B
 Seminal vesicles are a pair of glands located behind the bladder, which release a fluid that makes up the majority of the semen volume.

Answer: K
 The corpus spongiosum is a spongy tissue that surrounds the male urethra and helps to maintain its shape during an erection.

Match Each Term with Its Corresponding Definition or Description