Rete Testis (Noun)
Meaning
Network of tubules carrying sperm from the seminiferous tubules to the vasa efferentia.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The rete testis acts as a reservoir for sperm, allowing them to mature and become more active before being transported to the epididymis.
- During spermiogenesis, immature sperm cells are released from the seminiferous tubules into the rete testis, where they undergo further maturation.
- Damage to the rete testis can lead to impaired fertility, as the network of tubules is crucial for the transport of sperm from the testes to the vasa efferentia.
- The rete testis is a complex network of tubules that collects sperm from the seminiferous tubules and channels them towards the epididymis for further maturation.
- In some cases of male infertility, a blockage in the rete testis can prevent sperm from being transported to the vasa efferentia, making it difficult for the individual to conceive.