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Sperm (pl.: sperm or sperms) is the male reproductive cell, or gamete, in anisogamous forms of sexual reproduction (forms in which there is a larger, female reproductive cell and a smaller, male one).
What is sperm? A doctor may suggest a semen analysis to a person struggling to conceive with their partner. Sperm is the male reproductive cell or gamete. The term “gamete” implies that the...
Sperm, male reproductive cell, produced by most animals. In higher vertebrates, especially mammals, sperm are produced in the testes. The sperm unites with (fertilizes) the ovum (egg) of a female to produce a new offspring. Mature sperm have two distinguishable parts, a head and a tail.
Sperm are cells that fertilize a female’s eggs as part of the human reproductive process. They must travel from a male’s testicles, where they’re made, to a female’s fallopian tubes,...
Sperm production occurs in the testicles. Upon reaching puberty, a man will produce millions of sperm cells every day, each measuring about 0.002 inches (0.05 millimeters) long.
This article looks at how often a male should release sperm, possible health benefits of ejaculation, and whether there is a link between ejaculation and cancer.
This article explains what sperm are, including their types and composition, their role in reproduction, and how many sperm cells are needed to achieve pregnancy. It also explores ways to improve sperm counts if you are faced with infertility.
