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Chapter 25, Problem 15RQ
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The sequence of ducts through which the sperm passes from the production in seminiferous tubules to the ejaculation out the external urethral orifice.
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There are numerous tissues that are associated with the secretion/production of different products in the body. The male reproductive system is designated with the task of production, maturation and transportation of the human gametes or sperm. The male reproductive system has specialized organ/structures to accomplish the task of production of sperm.
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