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The ejaculatory duct is the union of the vas deferens and _____.

  • A. seminal vesicle
  • B. prostate
  • C. ampulla
  • D. urethra
Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: seminal vesicle. The ejaculatory duct is formed by the union of the vas deferens and the seminal vesicle. The seminal vesicle contributes seminal fluid that mixes with sperm from the vas deferens to form semen. The prostate gland surrounds the ejaculatory duct but does not directly join it. The ampulla is an enlarged portion of the vas deferens but does not directly connect to the ejaculatory duct. The urethra is the tube that carries urine and semen out of the body but is not part of the ejaculatory duct. Therefore, the correct answer is A because the seminal vesicle directly joins with the vas deferens to form the ejaculatory duct.