A patient considering a vasectomy as a means of contraception asks the nurse what is involved in the procedure.The nurse explains that which of the following structures is partially removed?

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A vasectomy involves the surgical removal or blocking of the ductus deferens, which are tubes that transport sperm from the testes to the urethra. This prevents sperm from reaching the seminal fluid that is ejaculated during sexual intercourse. The other structures listed (epididymis, spermatic cord, ejaculatory duct) are not typically removed during a vasectomy.

A Patient Considering a Vasectomy as a Means of Contraception