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  • Epididymis = the structure on the testicle that stores sperm

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  • Major_, _Epididymis_ and _Globus Minor_, which finally end in the

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  • Epididymis: the convoluted efferent ducts, massed at the posterior part of the testes.

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  • Mesonephros = Epididymis; its duct, the urogenital.

    Text Book of Biology, Part 1: Vertebrata 1906

  • Cat − Epididymis is dorsal, with the tail and gubernaculum caudal − Carry testicles much closer to the body; scrotum don't have long neck, and temperature regulation relies more heavily on the other mechanisms Accessory Glands - Species Differences Dog − Only has prostate gland; palpable via rectal exam 18

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  • Epididymis Anatomy − testicles are located outside of the body in the scrotum; kept at

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  • Process extends during ejaculation so that the semen is ejaculated into mare's cervix Testicles and Epididymis - Species Differences Ruminants − Scrotum should have a long neck so the testicles can descend farther from the body for cooling − Some breeds have hairier scrotum

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  • Epididymis - The epididymis, which receives a constant supply of blood from a branch of the testicular artery and is divided into three basic regions, is believed to function in multiple ways.

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  • Epididymis - The epididymis, which receives a constant supply of blood from a branch of the testicular artery and is divided into three basic regions, is believed to function in multiple ways.

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  • Male Duct System Vas Deferens - transports mature sperm to the urethra Epididymis - sperm mature in epididymis

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