* Sperm attach to the cillia of the epithelium in the isthmus of the [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Oviduct_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|oviduct]] to form a functional reservoir. Only thousands from the initial millions in the ejaculate form this store, as 5-98% may be eliminated by retrograde flow or phagocytosis in the early female tract. | * Sperm attach to the cillia of the epithelium in the isthmus of the [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Oviduct_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|oviduct]] to form a functional reservoir. Only thousands from the initial millions in the ejaculate form this store, as 5-98% may be eliminated by retrograde flow or phagocytosis in the early female tract. |