Epididymal Functions and its Influence on Sperm Maturation
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2007
Publication Title
China Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Medicine
Volume
34
Issue
2
First Page
79
Last Page
81
Abstract
Mammalian epididymis offers a specific microenvironment for sperm maturation and plays a critical role in the reproductive process via the sperm maturation,protection, transportion and storage.The functions of epididymal epithelial cell on synthesis,secretion and transportion contribute to the series of changes in sperm structure,biological and functional role,and make sperm acquire the abilities of fertilization and motility.Structure and function of epididymis and its influence to sperm maturation were summarized in this article.
Recommended Citation
Li, L.; Zhou, L.; Ren, Dongren; Xing, Y. Y.; and Chen, C., "Epididymal Functions and its Influence on Sperm Maturation" (2007). Psychology Faculty Publications. 116.
https://digitalcommons.unomaha.edu/psychfacpub/116