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A solution of picroindigo carmine is used to visualize these cells on a “Christmas tree” stain. Swellings called hydroceles (“hydro-seals”) and hematoceles (“hemato-seals”) can interfere with the storage of these cells, which are found in a pouch of serous membrane called the tunica vaginalis. These cells initiate membrane fusion (-5[1])upon binding to (emphasize) another class of cells’ ZP3 (10[1])receptors. An influx of calcium ions into these cells through the CatSper channel initiates (-5[1])capacitation. The anterior side of these cells contains an acidic vacuole called the acrosome that secretes hydrolytic enzymes to break down a different cell’s zona pellucida (“pel-LOO-sid-uh”). These haploid cells develop in the (10[1])seminiferous tubules and are stored in the epididymis (“epi-DID-uh-miss”) before traveling through the fallopian tubes. For 10 points, name these male gametes that fertilize eggs. (10[1])■END■

ANSWER: sperm cells [or spermatozoa; or spermatozoon; prompt on gametes]
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Roxanne Tang (UG)Ohio State AOhio State B46-5
Alexander HarmataMichigan AMichigan C5510
Iris Pardue (UG)KenyonCedarville69-5
Emmett Bicknell (DII)CedarvilleKenyon10110
Jacob Goodson (DII)Ohio State BOhio State A12510