Stereocilia (epididymis)
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Although more commonly associated with the ear, stereocilia are also found in the epididymis where they aid in absorption.
The name here is actually a little misleading since in the epidiymis stereocilia are more like long microvilli that cover the open surface of the epididymis.
These extensions increase the surface area of the cell allowing for greater absorption and secretion.<ref>How sperm are re-absorbed into the body. http://www.vasectomy-information.com/moreinfo/reabsorb.htm (accessed 2/16/06)</ref>
The stereocilia have no internal structure and unlike true cilia, are non-motile.<ref name="cite3">Efferent Ducts and Epididymis. http://www3.umdnj.edu/histsweb/lab16/lab16efferentandepididmys.html (accessed 2/16/06).</ref>
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[edit] External links
- Histology at BU 16902lba
- Organology at UC Davis Reproductive/mammal/epididymis1/epididymis3
- Histology at OU 30_04
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