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The above diagram shows human male reproductive system (one side only).(a) Identify 'X' and write its location in the body.(b) Name the accessory gland 'Y' and its secretion.(c) Name and state the function of Z. |
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Answer» (a) X - Testicular lobules, location: Testis, outside the abdominal cavity scrotum. (b) Y - Seminal vesicle, seminal plasma. (c) Z - Epididymis, function: Storage of sperms. Detailed Answer : (a) X- is testicular lobules found in testis. The testes are located outside the abdominal cavity within a pouch-like structure called 'scrotum'. (b) The accessary gland Y is seminal vesicle. It produces an alkaline secretion called seminal fluid which forms 60-70% of semen by volume. (c) Z is epididymis. It stores sperm and also it secrets fluid containing the nutrients required for the maturation of spermatozoa. |
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