Anatomy & Physiology: The Unity of Form and Function, 7th Edition

Published by McGraw-Hill Education
ISBN 10: 0073403717
ISBN 13: 978-0-07340-371-7

Chapter 27 - The Male Reproductive System - Study Guide - Testing Your Recall - Page 1056: 20

Answer

The match for number 20 is acrosome.

Work Step by Step

The acrosome is part of a sperm. It is a lysosome in the form of a thin cap covering the nucleus in the head of the sperm. The enzymes in the acrosome assist the successful sperm in penetrating the egg.
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