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What makes sperm viable and motile?


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Sperm:

  1. A mature sperm cell, also known as spermatozoa, is a tiny tadpole-shaped structure with a diameter of 2.5μm and a length of 60μm .
  2. The secretions of accessory sex glands and mucus are combined with sperms to make semen, and these secretions offer a medium for sperm transmission, sustenance, and to maintain making sperms viable and motile.

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