The Male Reproductive System - Epididymis Flashcards
What combines to form the epididymis?
The tubules in the testes combine to form the epididymis
Where is the epididymis located?
The epididymis is located outside each testis
What occurs in the epididymis?
Sperm mature in the epididymis and are stored
Where does sperm mature?
In the epididymis
What is formed by the combining of the tubules in the testes?
The epididymis is formed
Where is sperm stored?
In the epididymis
For how long is sperm stored in the epididymis?
It can be stored in the epididymis for up to six weeks
What happens if sperm is not released after six weeks of storage in the epididymis?
If sperm is not released they are broken down in the epididymis and taken back into the bloodstream
What structure breaks down sperm after it has been stored for six weeks?
The epididymis breaks down sperm after six weeks of storage
What happens to sperm after it has been broken down by the epididymis?
It is taken back into the bloodstream
What is resorption?
The breaking down of sperm by the epididymis and it then being taken back into the bloodstream
What is the name given to the process in which sperm is broken down by the epididymis and then taken back into the bloodstreams?
Resorption
