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Histology Flashcards

1
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Clear ring around oocyte in secondary follicle?

A

Zona pellucida

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2
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Graafian follicle contains?

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Fluid filled antrum

Corona radiata

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3
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Characteristic appearance of endometrium in secretory phase?

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Corkscrew endometrial glands filled with glycogen

Mucus secretion

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4
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Where are Leydig cells found?

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In the tissue between tubules

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5
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Role of Leydig cells?

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Secrete testosterone (stimulated by LH)

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6
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Characteristics of Sertoli cells?

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Tall columnar cells extending from the basement membrane to the lumen

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7
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Role of Sertoli cells?

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Form blood testis barrier
Secrete SHBG (stimulated by FSH)
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8
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Why are primary spermatocytes recognisable?

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Condensed chromatin

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9
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Appearance of epididymis?

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Highly coiled tube

Layer of circular smooth muscle

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10
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Function of epididymis?

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Stores and matures sperm

Movement of sperm from head to tail

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11
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Vas deferns appearance?

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Thick-walled tubule
Three layers of smooth muscle
Inner and outer longitudinal layer
Middle circular layer

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12
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Epididymis epithelium?

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Pseudostratified

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13
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Three parts of penile urethra?

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Prostatic
Membranous
Penile (spongy)

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14
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Epithelium of penile urethra?

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Protective stratified epithelium

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15
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Seminal vesicle appearance?

A

Honeycomb like

Highly folded mucosa

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16
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Seminal vesicle epithelium?

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Pseudostratified tall columnar

17
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Prostate appearance?

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Horseshoe shaped prostatic urethra

18
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Prostate function?

A

Secrete prostatic fluid and enzymes

Liquify coagulated semen in vagina

19
Q

Types of glands in the prostate?

A

Submucosal and mucosal

Secrete into the prostatic urethra

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