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What is the primary function of Leydig cells in the testes?
What is the primary function of Leydig cells in the testes?
- To secrete testosterone (correct)
- To produce sperm
- To facilitate sperm maturation
- To store sperm
Which region of the testes does the sperm exit from?
Which region of the testes does the sperm exit from?
- Epididymis
- Mediastinum (correct)
- Seminiferous tubules
- Interstitial tissue
What is the characteristic of the epithelial lining in the epididymis?
What is the characteristic of the epithelial lining in the epididymis?
- Pseudostratified columnar epithelium (correct)
- Pseudostratified cuboidal epithelium
- Simple columnar epithelium
- Simple cuboidal epithelium
What is the function of the principal cells in the epididymis?
What is the function of the principal cells in the epididymis?
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Which part of the epididymis stores sperm?
Which part of the epididymis stores sperm?
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What is the characteristic of the muscular layer in the head and body of the epididymis?
What is the characteristic of the muscular layer in the head and body of the epididymis?
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What is the purpose of the peristaltic contractions in the epididymis?
What is the purpose of the peristaltic contractions in the epididymis?
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What is the diameter of the epididymis?
What is the diameter of the epididymis?
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Which type of cells are found in the interstitial tissue between seminiferous tubules?
Which type of cells are found in the interstitial tissue between seminiferous tubules?
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What is the length of the epididymis?
What is the length of the epididymis?
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