Multiple choice

The epididymis is a long, coiled tube that stores sperm and transports it from the testes. Which of the following cells of epididymis are regarded as the undifferentiated precursors of principal cells in human males?

  1. Paradidymis

  2. Stereocilia

  3. Apical cells

  4. Basal cells

  5. Main cells

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D Correct answer
Explanation

Basal cells are the shorter, pyramid-shaped cells which contact the basal lamina but taper off before their apical surfaces reach the lumen.