ductuli efferentes
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The ductuli efferentes are a series of 15 to 20 small, coiled ducts that transport sperm from the testes to the epididymis. These ducts are lined with cells containing pigment and secretory granules, as well as cilia. The cilia aid in propelling sperm towards the epididymis, where they mature and are stored. The ductuli efferentes connect to a single, highly coiled vessel called the ductus epididymidis within the head of the epididymis. This system is a crucial part of the male reproductive tract, facilitating sperm transport and maturation.
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