Difference between Vasdeferens and Vas efferens
Difference between Vasdeferens and Vas efferens are in tabular form below –
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Vasdeferens |
Vas efferens |
Definition |
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1. | A coiled tube which carry sperm from the testicle to the urethra is referred to as Vas deferens. | Small ducts which carry sperm from to the epididymis is referred to as Vas efferens. |
Nature |
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2. | The vasa deferentia is basically firm and thicker. | The vasa efferentia is basically spongy and soft. |
Also known as |
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3. | This vasa deferentia is also known as ductus deferentes. | This vasa efferentia is also known as Ductus efferentes. |
Number of ducts |
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4. | Here, only one duct of deferent is present on each side. | Here, 15 to 20 ducts of efferent are present on each side. |
Structure |
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5. | The structure of vasa deferentia is a tube-like structure. | The structure of vasa efferentia is a convoluted tubule like structure. |
Legnth |
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6. | The length of vasa deferentia is 30 cm long. | The length of vasa efferentia is 2 to 3 mm long. |