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question 7 of 10 what is the purpose of the part of the male reproductive system that is highlighted below? a. manufactures sperm cells b. stores sperm cells until they mature c. mixes sperm and semen
The epididymis (assuming the highlighted part is the epididymis) stores sperm cells until they mature. Sperm are produced in the testes and then move to the epididymis where they gain motility and the ability to fertilize an egg. Option A refers to the testes for sperm - cell production. Option C is incorrect as sperm and semen components are mixed during ejaculation from various accessory gland secretions.
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B. Stores sperm cells until they mature