Which of the following is incorrectly paired with its function ?
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Seminiferous tubules - add fluid containing mucus, fructose, and prostaglandins to semen
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Scrotum - encases testes and suspends them below abdominal cavity
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Epididymis - stores sperm
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Prostate gland - adds alkaline secretion to semen
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Explanation
- Seminiferous tubules are present within the male testes. At seminiferous tubules, germination, maturation, and transportation of the sperm cells takes place.
- They are made up of columnar Sertoli cells. The scrotum is a sac of skin that encases the testes and suspends them below the abdominal cavity. It provides a slightly cooler temperature than the body temperature.
- Epididymis connects testicles to vas deference. It transports and stores sperm cells produced by testes.
- The prostate gland is present between the bladder and the penis. It secretes alkaline secretion to semen which protects and nourishes the sperm.
Thus, the correct answer is 'Seminiferous tubules - add fluid containing mucus, fructose, and prostaglandins to semen.'