If the vas deferens tubes are cut and tied (vasectomy),the semen will not contain
A) fructose.
B) buffers.
C) mucus.
D) sperm.
E) any of these.

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The vas deferens tubes are responsible for transporting sperm from the testicles to the urethra. When they are cut and tied during a vasectomy, sperm are prevented from mixing with semen. The semen will still contain fructose, which is produced by the seminal vesicles and provides energy for the sperm, buffers to protect the sperm from the acidic environment of the female reproductive system, and mucus to help lubricate the urethra during ejaculation. However, it will not contain sperm.

If the Vas Deferens Tubes Are Cut and Tied (Vasectomy),the