BGDA Practical - Male Reproductive Tract Histology

Introduction

Adult human ovary peritoneal surface (viewed by endoscopy)

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Virtual Slides: Male Histology (requires zpass login)

Practical Manual Notes 2013 online PDF (2 pages)

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Objectives

Gain an overview of the microanatomy of the male reproductive system.
Undertake a microscopical examination of the testis, epididymis, vas deferens, seminal vesicle, prostate gland, penis, and sperm. The functional significance of the various histological structures identified will be discussed.

Links: Testis Development | Histology

Human Testis (young)

overview Loupe
convoluted seminiferous tubules x10
convoluted seminiferous tubules x40
convoluted seminiferous tubules x40
tunica albuginea x20

Human Testis (adult)

overview x2
convoluted seminiferous tubules x10
convoluted seminiferous tubules x20
convoluted seminiferous tubules x40
convoluted seminiferous tubules x40
epididymis overview x4
epididymis x10
epididymis x20
epididymis x40
ductus deferens overview x2
ductus deferens x10
ductus deferens x40

Rabbit: convoluted seminiferous tubules x20 | x100

Mouse: postnatal epididymis | 14 days postnatal | 33 days postnatal | 45 days postnatal | 2 months postnatal

Spermatozoa human: x20 | x40 | x100

Terms

cortex - (Latin = rind, or bark) outer layer of an organ.
hilum - or hilus (Latin,= a trifle; depression in a seed) a depression at vascular entrance/exit of a gland or organ.
medulla - (Latin, medulla = pith, marrow) the inner portion of an organ, in contrast to cortex.
menstrual - (Latin, menstruus = monthly) relating to the monthly female sexual cycle.
mucosa - (Latin, = mucous membrane) thin layer which lines body cavities and passages formed by epithelium and lamina propria.
parenchyma - (Greek," + enkeim = to pour in) the essential functional cells of an organ as opposed to its stroma.
serosa - (Latin, serum = whey; a pale fluid) a serous membrane lining body cavities.
stroma - (Greek, = a cover, table-cloth, bedding) term for the internal supporting frame-work of a tissue, or organ, as opposed to its parenchyma.
tunica albuginea - a dense, white, fibrous sheath enclosing a part or organ.

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Cite this page: Hill, M.A. (2024, May 19) Embryology BGDA Practical - Male Reproductive Tract Histology. Retrieved from https://embryology.med.unsw.edu.au/embryology/index.php/BGDA_Practical_-_Male_Reproductive_Tract_Histology

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