tubules that carry sperm From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Rete testis is a network of small tubules found in the part of the testicle that carries sperm. They can sometimes get cysts.
Rete testis | |
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Details | |
Precursor | Wolffian duct |
Identifiers | |
MeSH | D012152 |
TA | A09.3.01.024 |
FMA | 19834 |
Anatomical terminology |
The rete testis have concentrated sperm and fluid in them, and they help the epididymis to absorb this fluid. If the fluid is not absorbed, the person can be infertile.
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