Question

Seminiferous tubules are composed of
(a) Spermatogonia
(b) Glandular epithelium
(c) Sensory epithelium
(d) Germinal epithelium

Answer 1

Hint: Seminiferous tubules are the site within the male testes where germination, maturation, and transportation of sperm cells take place.

Complete answer:
The Seminiferous tubules are present within the testes. The epithelial layer or the wall of Seminiferous tubules are known as the germinal epithelium. They are the specific location or site for meiosis and also for the formation of male gametes. These male gametes are also known as spermatozoa.

Additional information:
-The testes (or testicles) are present in a pair. These are sperm-producing organs that maintain the health of the male reproductive system. The primary male sex hormone, testosterone is also produced by the testes.
-Spermatogonia is a population of unidentified male germ cells. Mature spermatozoa are formed in the seminiferous tubules of the testis when spermatogonia undergo the process of spermatogenesis.
-The exocrine glands along with the glandular epithelium lining the duct system supply spermatozoa with their fluid medium and contribute to their maturation.

So, the correct answer is” seminiferous tubules” are composed of germinal epithelium.

Note:
-In the human body. The male reproductive system produces the smallest cell of the body i.e, sperm whereas the female reproductive system produces the largest cell of the body i.e, ovum. - Female ovaries contain about 1-2 million eggs at birth, out of these only 300,000 ovaries make it to puberty. -The uterus muscle is one of the strongest muscles in the female body.
-Sperm can live up to 36 hours after being ejaculated whereas the lifespan of ova is up to 12-24 hours after release from the ovary.