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May 22, 2012
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1 Introduction
Hyperactivation

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Hyperactivation refers to a type of sperm motility. Hyperactivated sperm motility is characterised by a high amplitude, asymmetrical beating pattern of the sperm tail (flagellum). This type of motility may aid in sperm penetration of the zona pellucida, which encloses the oocyte.





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Category:Germ cells
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