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27. The Reproductive System
Anatomy of the Male Reproductive System
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Which of the following structures passes through the inguinal canal?
A
the ejaculatory duct
B
the prostatic urethra
C
the spermatic cord
D
the epididymis
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Understand the anatomy of the inguinal canal: The inguinal canal is a passage in the lower anterior abdominal wall which in males conveys the spermatic cord and in females the round ligament of the uterus.
Identify the structures listed in the problem: The ejaculatory duct, prostatic urethra, spermatic cord, and epididymis.
Analyze the function and location of each structure: The ejaculatory duct is located within the prostate gland, the prostatic urethra is a part of the urethra that passes through the prostate, the spermatic cord contains structures that pass to and from the testis, and the epididymis is a tube that connects a testicle to a vas deferens.
Determine which structure is associated with the inguinal canal: The spermatic cord is known to pass through the inguinal canal as it travels from the abdomen to the scrotum.
Conclude that the spermatic cord is the correct answer based on its anatomical pathway through the inguinal canal.
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