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Monitoring the Metabolic Rate of Germ Cells and Sperm

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Reproductive Processes and Contraception

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Abstract

The development of mature, fertile sperm from the germinal epithelium occurs within two organs. Spermatogenesis within the testis requires 6–10 weeks, depending on the species, and results in immotile, infertile testicular sperm. During this phase, germ-cell metabolism emphasizes biosynthesis as the cells divide, differentiate, synthesize macromolecules, and develop unique organelles. After spermiation, testicular sperm are transported rapidly to the epididymis. Transport through the epididymis requires 4-16 days, and although important intracellular modifications occur as sperm undergo maturation, the sperm are quiescent with regard to bioenergetics. After ejaculation, sperm metabolism is largely biodegradative to support the function of the highly motile and fertile sperm. Interaction of sperm with components of fluids secreted by the female reproductive tract results in a process termed capacitation. The velocity of the motile sperm, and presumably the rate of biodegradation, increase as a consequence of capacitation.

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Hammerstedt, R.H. (1981). Monitoring the Metabolic Rate of Germ Cells and Sperm. In: McKerns, K.W. (eds) Reproductive Processes and Contraception. Biochemical Endocrinology. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4684-3824-6_16

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