Biological Processes that Prepare Mammalian Spermatozoa to Interact with an Egg and Fertilize It
In the mouse and other mammals studied, including man, ejaculated spermatozoa cannot immediately fertilize an egg. They require a certain period of residence in the female genital tract to become functionally competent cells. As spermatozoa traverse through the female genital tract, they undergo mul...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2012-01-01
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| Series: | Scientifica |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.6064/2012/607427 |