Histology of the Male Reproductive System

Question 1

which part of male reproductive system is this?

Answer 1

vas (ductus) deferens
- thick walled tube lined with 1. an inner layer of longitudinal smooth muscle, 2. a middle layer of circular muscle and 3. an outer layer of longitudinal smooth muscle.

Question 2

which part of the male reproductive system is this?

Answer 2

seminal vesicles
- the lumen of each vesicle is highly irregular, giving a honeycomb appearance.
- there is a prominant layer of muscle, arranged into inner circular and outer longitudinal layers.

Question 3

which part of the male reproductive system is this?

Answer 3

• seminiferous tubules
• 1 = leydig cells
• 2 = lumen

Question 4

which part of male reproductive system is this?

Answer 4

epididymis

Question 5

which part of the male reproductive system is this?

Answer 5

• prostate gland
  1. Glandular epithelium
  2. Stroma (smooth muscle and connective tissue)
  3. Prostatic concretions (solidified masses of secretion common in older men, harmless unless occlude gland ducts)