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What is the function of the sterocilia exhibited by the epithelial cells of the mucose of the epididymis?
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∙ 14y ago
sterocilia are made up of actin microfilaments but are non motile and thought to be invovled in absorption. So im gathering they must faciliate absorption of fluid within the epididymis
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoThese nonmotile microvilli absorb excess fluid and pass nutrients to the sperm in the lumen.
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