Where is sperm stored after production?

Sperm is stored in the epididymis after its production in the seminiferous tubules of the testes. The epididymis, a tightly coiled tube located at the back of each testis, serves as a site for the maturation and storage of sperm cells. Once sperm is generated in the seminiferous tubules, it moves to the epididymis, where it undergoes further maturation and gains motility, preparing it for potential fertilization.

The seminiferous tubules are where sperm production actually occurs, but they do not function as a storage site. The prostate gland is involved in the production of seminal fluid, which nourishes sperm and forms part of semen, but it does not store sperm itself. The vas deferens transports sperm from the epididymis to the ejaculatory duct but is not primarily a storage location. Therefore, the epididymis is the correct location for sperm storage following production.