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2023Q2(ii)(e)The Reproductive System
SequencingModerate1 mark
2(ii)

Arrange and rewrite the terms in each group in correct order to be in a logical sequence beginning with the term that is underlined:

TESTIS, Urethra, Sperm duct, Epididymis. (Begin with: Testis)

Topic: Path of the sperm

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Answer

Exam answer

Testis → Epididymis → Sperm duct → Urethra

Explanation

This traces a sperm from where it is made to where it leaves the body: TESTIS — sperms are produced in the seminiferous tubules EPIDIDYMIS — a long coiled tube on the testis where sperms are STORED and MATURE, gaining the ability to swim SPERM DUCT (vas deferens) — carries them up towards the urethra URETHRA — the final passage, through the penis to the outside

Note that the URETHRA is shared by the urinary and reproductive systems in the male, carrying both urine and semen — though never at the same time. This is why the male system is called UROGENITAL.

The VAS DEFERENS is what is cut in a VASECTOMY, which is why sperms can no longer reach the semen.

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