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What is the significance of epididymis in male fertility?

Epididymis is a coiled structure within the scrotum that plays a significant role in male fertility:

1) Sperms mature physiologically, their motility and fertilising capacity increases within the epididymis.


2) It also helps in the transportation of sperms.


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