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Histology

MALE REPRODUCTIVE LAB

Exercise #59

complete pages 479-483

substitute prostate gland and sperm slides for the penis cross section

This lab is to allow you to become familiar with the location and anatomy of the male reproductive system. Look at and label with sticky paper the full size models,

There are schematics of reproductive histology in Exercise 59 and you can use the histology cards and atlas in the front of the room.

This material will appear on your practical so you will want to view all of the slides and know the location of all of the listed structures

(The lab is open on Fridays for those of you who do not complete the assignment)

Seminiferous tubules

testes

tubulus rectus

ejaculatory duct

rete testis

urethra

epididymus

 bulbourethral gland,

ductus deferens (vas deferens)

 prostate gland

urethra

seminal vesicle

tunica albuginea

 urinary bladder

The urinary bladder isn’t part of the reproductive system, but know its relationship to the reproductive structures.

penis

Spermatic Cord

 scrotum

 

 

(Your drawings should include the following labels)

Testes Epididymis Sperm Prostate Gland

Seminiferous Tubules

Sperm Cells

Spermatogonia

Interstitial Cells

Sperm Cells

Epithelial Cells

Interstitial Cells

Cilia

Head

Tail

Midpiece

lumen

glandular epithelium