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1. What does the position of the testis tell you about spermatogenesis? Can you follow the path that sperm take as they exit the testis? Trace the vas deferens as it passes by the male accessory glands. What does the placement of these glands tell you about their contribution to the seminal fluid?
2. Is the morphology of the spermatozoa the same as that of the human? Why do you think that sperm head morphology may differ among organisms? What is the chromosome number of the different stages of spermatogenesis (eg., haploid or diploid?). Can you see an organization in the seminiferous epithelium – how does this relate to the stages of meiosis?
3. Does the structure of the seminal vesicles appear amenable for sperm storage? Why or why not?