Question

The difference between spermiogenesis and spermiation is

• A. In spermiogenesis spermatozoa are formed, while in spermiation spermatozoa are released from sertoli cells into the cavity of seminiferous tubules.
• B. In spermiogenesis spermatids are formed, while in spermiation spermatozoa are formed.
• C. In spermiogenesis spermatozoa from sertoli cells are released into the cavity of seminiferous tubules, while in spermiation spermatozoa are formed.
• D. In spermiogenesis spermatozoa are formed while in spermiation formed. spermatids are

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

In spermiogenesis spermatozoa are formed, while in spermiation spermatozoa are released from sertoli cells into the cavity of seminiferous tubules.

Answer 2

Spermiogenesis is transformation of spermatids into spermatozoa whereas spermiation is the release of the sperms from sertoli cells into the lumen of seminiferous tubule.