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Head of epididymis

Known as: Epididymal head, Head of the Epididymis, Caput epididymidis 
The first region of the epididymis distal to the testis.
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1987
1987
Developmental expression and androgenic regulation of the mRNA for major secretory proteins of the rat epididymis
Highly Cited
1982
Highly Cited
1982
Toluidine blue staining reveals changes in chromatin stabilization of mouse spermatozoa during epididymal maturation and penetration of ova.
Sperm samples, recovered from various regions of the reproductive tract of male and female mice, were air dried, fixed for 2 min… 
Highly Cited
1980
Highly Cited
1980
Characteristics of motor apparatus in testicular, epididymal and ejaculated spermatozoa. A study using demembranated sperm models.
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1979
Highly Cited
1979
Morphology of the epithelium of the extratesticular rete testis, ductuli efferentes and ductus epididymidis of the adult male rabbit.
The fine structure of the epithelium lining the extratesticular rete testis, ductuli efferentes and ductus epididymidis of the… 
Highly Cited
1975
Highly Cited
1975
Micropuncture and microanalytic studies of the rat testis and epididymis.
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1975
Highly Cited
1975
Proteins in fluids from different segments of the rat epididymis.
The fluid transporting spermatozoa out of the testis through the epididymis is known to undergo many changes. About 50% of the… 
Highly Cited
1973
Highly Cited
1973
The ultrastructure of the principal cells and intraepithelial leucocytes in the initial segment of the rat epididymis
The ultrastructure of the principal cells and intraepithelial leucocytes in the initial segment of the rat caput epididymidis was… 
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1973
Highly Cited
1973
Characterization of a cytoplasmic receptor for 5alpha-dihydrotestosterone in the caput epididymidis of intact rabbits.
We have demonstrated the existence of a highly specific binding component for 17²– hydroxy–5±–androstane–3–one (5±DHT) in cytosol… 
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1973
Highly Cited
1973
Androgen-binding protein in efferent duct fluid of rat testis.
Testicular fluid obtained from the rete testis and vasa efferentia has been reported to contain testosterone in concentrations… 
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1968
Highly Cited
1968
Sperm maturation in the male reproductive tract: Development of motility
Rabbit spermatozoa were removed from various levels of the male reproductive tract. They were examined in Hanks' solution at room… 
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