What is the significance of epididymis in male fertility?

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Introduction to epididymis
The vasa efferentia leaves the testis and opens into a narrow, tightly-coiled tube called epididymis located along the posterior surface of each testis. Epididymis is secondary sex organ.

Functions of epididymis
● Provision of storage space for the sperms

● Sperm concentration so as to increase its concentration in the semen

● Transportation of sperms to vas deferens

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