epididymis

Question 1

What is the epididymis formed by?

Answer 1

Formed by minute convolutions of the duct of the epididymis that are so tightly compacted that they appear solid.

Question 2

Where does the epididymis lie?

Answer 2

posterior surface of the testis.

Question 3

What covers the epididymis?

Answer 3

the tunica vaginalis except at the posterior margin

Question 4

to where does the epidydimis drain?

Answer 4

into the vas deferens at the tail.

Question 5

What does the efferent ductules transport?

Answer 5

transport sperm from the rete testis to the epididymis where they are stored.

Question 6

What are the rate testis?

Answer 6

network of canals at the termination of the straight (seminiferous tubules)

Question 7

What are the parts of the epididymis?

Answer 7

head
body
tail

Question 8

What is the head of the epididymis?

Answer 8

Superior expanded par

Question 9

What is the head of the epididymis composed of?

Answer 9

Composed of lobules formed by the coiled ends of the 12-14 efferent ductules

Question 10

What is the body of the epididymis composed of?

Answer 10

Consists of the convoluted duct of the epididymis

Question 11

What is the tail continuous with?

Answer 11

Continuous with the vas deferens