Which of the following is an example of a 'Head Defect' in sperm morphology?
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Correct answer: Pyriform head
A pyriform (pear-shaped) head is a specific morphological abnormality of the sperm head. Other head defects include being amorphous, vacuolated, or having a small acrosomal area.
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