| Description: | This micrograph of the epididymis from a boar shows a single
crossectional profile of this organ which is actually a long tube of
several meters in length. The luemn is open and even in
outline.Clusters of sperms are present in the center of the lumen. The
epithelium is pseudostratified stereociliated columnar with basal
cells. Smooth muscles cells and connective tissues make up the rest of
the wall. Sperms are stored in the epididymis and they mature as they
move through this long tube. Original mag. 50x H&E Epididymis. Male
Reproductive System. Boar. |
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