Male Reproductive Histology Flashcards
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Seminiferous Tubules
site of spermatogenesis
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Vesicular Gland
tall, simple columnar w/ droplets of secretory material at apices
compact, lobulated gland
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Peritubular Myoid Cells
squamous cells surrounding tubules
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Sertoli Cell
large, faintly-stained, irregularly-shaped nucleus w/ prominent nuclelus
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Late Spermatid
dark, condensed nucleus, sperm tail forming
Vascular Type Penis vs. Fibrous Type Penis
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Glans Penis
highly vascularized loose connective tissue
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Leydig (Interstitial) Cells
located in interstitial region surrounding seminiferous tubules
polyhedral, w/ large spherical nucleus
foamy, pink cytyplasm
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Adventitial Tissue
area surrounding seminiferous tubules
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Corpus Spongiosum
smaller, medial body of erectile tissue surrouding urethra
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Rete Testis
centrally located, anastomosing tubules, lined by simple epithelium
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Tunica Albuginea
connective tissue capsule
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Male Urethra
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Straight Tubules
straight ends of seminiferous tubules, lined by simple epithelium
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Body of the Prostate
lobulated, surrounds dorsal part of entire pelvic urethra