What is the duct that transports sperm from the epididymis toward the ejaculatory ducts?

• A. Vas deferens
• B. Epididymis
• C. Seminal vesicle
• D. Ureter

Answer: (A)

The vas deferens is the tube that carries sperm from the epididymis toward the ejaculatory ducts. It’s a muscular conduit that propels sperm forward with peristaltic contractions during ejaculation and ultimately joins with the duct from the seminal vesicle to form the ejaculatory duct, which passes into the prostatic urethra.

The epididymis itself is where sperm mature and are stored before moving into the vas deferens. The seminal vesicle contributes fluid to semen, not a transport path for sperm toward the ejaculatory ducts. The ureter is part of the urinary system, moving urine from the kidney to the bladder, and is not involved in the transport of sperm.