Microscopic Anatomy of Testes Flashcards
1
Q
Tissue Types
A
Tunica vaginalis is a serous membrane and the most superficial kind of tissue.
Next is the thick fibrous capsule of dense irregular connective tissue called the tunica albuginea.
2
Q
How many lobules are there in the inferior portion of the testes?
A
200-300 lobules
3
Q
What does each lobule contain 1-3 of?
A
Seminiferous tubules which lead to the ductal network
4
Q
What are seminiferous tubules?
A
Site of spermatogenesis, connective tissue which contains vascularisation and Leydig cells.
