It is inherited in an autosomal recessive manner and is caused by a mutation in the HBB gene. The mutation that causes hemoglobin E disease primarily occurs in Southeast Asian populations, and rarely in Chinese populations. Most people with HbE disease do not need any treatment.
CHAPTER 27 Homework Review ï· The ability of sperm cells to move along the ductus deferens is due to ________. peristaltic contractions ï· Prostate cancer is _______.sometimes a slow-growing cancer that may never represent a threat to the patient ï· Erection of the penis results from ________.a parasympathetic reflex ï· Why doesn't semen enter the ...
Vas deferens: The vas deferens is a long, muscular tube that travels from the epididymis into the pelvic cavity, to just behind the bladder. The vas deferens transports mature sperm to the urethra, the tube that carries urine or sperm to outside of the body, in preparation for ejaculation. Ejaculatory ducts: These are formed by the fusion of the vas deferens and the seminal vesicles (see below). The ejaculatory ducts empty into the urethra. Urethra: The urethra is the tube that carries urine from the bladder to outside of the body.