Below is the longitudinal section of

Human Physiology (10)

The diagram shown below is the longitudinal section of a testis of man. Study it carefully and answer the questions that follow: 

  1.  Label the parts numbered 1 to 3 in the diagram. 
  2. In which part of the testis are the sperms produced?
  3. State the functions of the parts labelled 1 and 3 in the diagram.
  4. Name the cells that secrete Testosterone.
  5. Draw a neat, labelled diagram of a sperm.

Answer

  1. 1. Scrotum / Scrotal sac
    2. Sperm duct / Vas deferens
    3. Epididymis
  2. Seminiferous tubules
  3. 1.maintains a temperature of 2 to 3o C less than body temperature for the maturation of sperms.
    3. Stores the sperms till they become mature.
  4. (Ley dig cells / Interstitial cells
  5.  

Exam Year: 2017