Human Anatomy (9th Edition)
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Author: Frederic H. Martini, Robert B. Tallitsch, Judi L. Nath
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 27, Problem 14RFT
Sperm production occurs in the
(a) ductus deferens.
(b) seminiferous tubules.
(c) epididymis.
(d) seminal glands.
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