Question

Explain the term Epididymis

Answer 1

it is a tube that connects a testicle to a vas deferens in the male reproductive system. It is present in all male reptiles, birds, and mammals. It is a single, narrow, tightly-coiled tube (in adult humans, six to seven meters in length) connecting the efferent ducts from the rear of each testicle to its vas deferens.

Answer 2

Answer :-

In general terms, Epididymis can be defined as a tightly coiled structure, found on the inner surface of the testis in males.

Extra Information :-

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• The Epididymis is about 5 meters long.

• Several ducts known as "Vasa efferentia" arise from the testes and help in the conduction of sperms into the Epididymis.

• "Wolffian duct" of the embryo gives rise to Epididymis in the adults.

• The Epididymis consists of 3 parts : Anterior ("Caput epididymis"), Middle ("Corpus epididymis") and Posterior ("Cauda epididymis").

• The "Vasa efferentia" enter into the "Caput epididymis".

• "Spermatozoa" that enter the "Caput epididymis" are non-motile in nature.

• The epididymis serves as a site for the maturation of sperms and for the storage of sperm just before ejaculation.