REPRODUCTION

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the correct pathway of sperm in order?

The sperm pathway 1/ begins in the testicles, then to the 2/ epididymis, 3/ vas deferens, 4/ ejaculatory duct, and then 5/ the urethra. Upon leaving the epididymis, sperm mixes with fluids released by the prostate and seminal vescicles.

How does sperm travel to the egg?

The sperm travels to the egg through the cervix and uterine cavity to reach the egg. Contractions of muscles in the uterine cavity andانجذاب كيمائي chemotaxis help sperm find its way to the egg

Where do sperm start their journey?

Sperm start their journey at the site of their production, the testicles. Coiled structures within the testicles known as seminiferous tubules host the process of sperm production (spermatogenesis).

How long does the sperm journey take?

The process of sperm production takes 1/ three months to complete. After that, they 2/ take around 14 days to mature in the epididymis. Finally, 3/ the sperm's journey within the female reproductive tract can take 45 minutes to 12 hours
 Sperm is produced in organs referred to as the male reproductive gonads, or the testicles. The testicles are small oval shaped organs found inside a sack like structure called the scrotum outside the body. The reason why testicles are outside the body is that sperm production needs a slightly colder temperature than human body temperature to proceed
upon puberty, hormones released by the brain trigger the increase of teststerone release which kickstaerts the process of spermatogenesis.