how are the sperms released?
Asked by tejinder2341 | 18th Dec, 2015, 07:50: PM
Expert Answer:
- Sperms are produced inside the testes of the male reproductive system.
- The process of the formation of spermatozoa or sperms from spore mother cells or spermatogonia of the germinal epithelium lining the seminiferous tubules is called spermatogenesis.
- It occurs in the seminiferous tubules of the testes of males.
- Four sperms are formed from one single spermatogonium by meiotic cell division.
- After spermiogenesis, sperm heads become embedded in the Sertoli cells. They are released from the seminiferous tubules by spermiation.
- A structure called epididymis stores and nourishes the newly formed sperms.
- The mature sperms then travel from epididymis through vas deferens into the ejaculatory duct.
- From the ejaculatory duct, the sperms along with the secretions of the seminal vesicles travel through the urethra towards the penis.
- During sexual intercourse, the penis transfers semen containing sperms into the reproductive tract of the female.
Answered by Sheetal Kolte | 21st Dec, 2015, 11:45: AM
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