Main Menu Pathology | Normal Histology - [click on image(s) below] Efferent Ductules Function: reabsorption of fluid Consist of: 12-15 tubules that arise from the rete testis Histologic features: some cells are tall columnar and ciliated, containing brown pigment Other cells are short and non-ciliated, containing brown pigment The overall appearance is therefore one of a "sawtooth pattern" of tall cells alternating with short cells Ciliary activity propels spermatozoa toward the epididymis A thin band of smooth muscle surrounds each ductule.