MICROANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -The flagellum, also called the sperm “tail”, is a slender lash-like appendage that protrudes from the cell body. By beating their tails, sperm cells swim to the female reproductive cell (oocyte) and fertilise it. A bundle of microtubules that span the entire length of the tail is critical for flagellar beating.

Detailed explanation-2: -They stabilize the long axoneme, and provide support for the sperm tail movement and metabolic pathways for energy production. Specific roles of each sperm tail structure are summarized in this review.

Detailed explanation-3: -Cilia and flagella, which are antenna-like structures that protrude from most of the cells in our body, contain many microtubules. An example of flagell is the sperm tail, which is essential for male fertility and thus for sexual reproduction.