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Where does sperm come from?

Published in Reproductive Biology 1 min read

Sperm is manufactured in the testes, which are located within the scrotum. Here's a more detailed breakdown:

Sperm Production and Storage

Location Function
Testes Sperm are manufactured here.
Epididymis Immature sperm are received, stored, and allowed to mature.
Deferent Duct During ejaculation, sperm is forcefully expelled from the epididymis into this duct.

Journey of Sperm

  1. Production: The testes are the primary site of sperm production.
  2. Maturation and Storage: Immature sperm then move to the epididymis, a coiled structure on top of the testis. Here, they mature and are stored for several days.
  3. Ejaculation: During ejaculation, sperm is forcefully expelled from the tail of the epididymis into the deferent duct.

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