2023 Human ReproductionMale and Female Reproductive Systems Medium Question 22 of 116 in Human Reproduction

Given below are two statements: Statement I: Vas deferens receives a duct from seminal vesicle and opens into urethra as the ejaculatory duct. Statement II: The cavity of the cervix is called cervical canal which along with vagina forms birth canal. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

A Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is true.
B Both Statement I and Statement II are true.
C Both Statement I and Statement II are false.
D Statement I is correct but Statement II is false.

The answer is B.

Solution

The ejaculatory duct forms from the vas deferens and seminal vesicle duct; the cervical canal and vagina form the birth canal.

Each ejaculatory duct is formed by the union of the duct from the seminal vesicle and the vas deferens. They open into the prostatic urethra. Cervical canal (interior of the cervix) along with vagina forms the birth canal.

Concept ejaculatory duct and birth canal

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