Male Reproductive Histology Flashcards
Seminiferous Tubules
site of spermatogenesis
Vesicular Gland
tall, simple columnar w/ droplets of secretory material at apices
compact, lobulated gland
Peritubular Myoid Cells
squamous cells surrounding tubules
Sertoli Cell
large, faintly-stained, irregularly-shaped nucleus w/ prominent nuclelus
Late Spermatid
dark, condensed nucleus, sperm tail forming
Vascular Type Penis vs. Fibrous Type Penis
Glans Penis
highly vascularized loose connective tissue
Leydig (Interstitial) Cells
located in interstitial region surrounding seminiferous tubules
polyhedral, w/ large spherical nucleus
foamy, pink cytyplasm
Adventitial Tissue
area surrounding seminiferous tubules
Corpus Spongiosum
smaller, medial body of erectile tissue surrouding urethra
Rete Testis
centrally located, anastomosing tubules, lined by simple epithelium
Tunica Albuginea
connective tissue capsule
Male Urethra
Straight Tubules
straight ends of seminiferous tubules, lined by simple epithelium
Body of the Prostate
lobulated, surrounds dorsal part of entire pelvic urethra
Ductus Epididymis
Mediastinum Testis
central core containing loose connective tissue
Stratum Vasculare
vascular layer in capsule
Spermatogonium
most peripheral germ cell dark nucleoli in oval nucleus
Epididymis
Ductus Deferens
Disseminate Part of Prostate (Pars disseminata) (???)
lies in lamina propria/submucosa of pelvic urethra
Corpus Cavernosum
blood sinuses lined by squamous epithelium and surrounded by dense connective tissue capsule rich in elastin fibers
Spermatocyte
large, round mottled nucleus
