Question

In male cockroaches, sperms are stored in which part of the reproductive system ?

• A. Seminal vesicles
• B. Mushroom glands
• C. Tester
• D. Vas deferens

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

In male cockroaches, sperms are stored in the seminal vesicles. Let's explore why the seminal vesicles are the correct answer and rule out the other options.

1. The seminal vesicles in male cockroaches are sac-like structures that store the sperms after they are produced in the testes. During copulation, these stored sperms are released and transferred to the female cockroach. This makes them an essential part of the cockroach's reproductive system for the temporary storage of sperms.
2. The mushroom glands, also known as utricular or conglobate glands, are involved in producing secretions that nourish and maintain the viability of sperms but are not primarily responsible for storing them.
3. The tester (likely a misspelling or misunderstanding in this context) pertains to testes which are the organs where sperms are produced, not where they are stored.
4. The vas deferens is a duct that transports sperms from the testes to the seminal vesicles, but it is not involved in the storage of sperms.

Therefore, the correct option is seminal vesicles, as they specifically store sperms within the male cockroach's reproductive system after their production.