In the male vas deferens, the pseudostratified epithelium is surrounded by a thick layer of:
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Correct answer: Smooth muscle
The vas deferens features a pseudostratified epithelium with stereocilia, surrounded by three robust layers of smooth muscle. This musculature is necessary for the rapid transport of sperm during ejaculation.
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