Peter Gunz is thinking about having a vasectomy. He has more questions about how

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Peter Gunz is thinking about having a vasectomy. He has more questions about how sperm travels through the body. Explain to Peter how a sperm cell travels through the male reproductive system. Starting in the testes, explain all structures, glands, and tubes the sperm cell will encounter. Be sure to include any secretions the glands m Peter Gunz is thinking about having a vasectomy. He has more questions about how sperm travels through the body. Explain to Peter how a sperm cell travels through the male reproductive system. Starting in the testes, explain all structures, glands, and tubes the sperm cell will encounter. Be sure to include any secretions the glands m

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Route of sperm:
i. Sperm is produced in the seminiferous tubules of the testes
ii. Epidydimis
iii. Vas deferens
iv. Ampulla
v. Ejaculatory ducts
vi. Urethra

Secretions of the male reproductive system that mixes with the sperm
Seminal vesicles: Provide nutrients and mobility to the sperm.
Prostate gland: Milky and alkaline secretion. Enhances the mobility of sperm.
Bulbourethral glands: They secrete a mucus-like alkaline fluid. These secretions neutralize the acidic pH of the urethra.

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