Male Reproductive System page 24

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Yves Clermont, Michael Lalli, Zsuzsanna Bencsath-Makkai
LIGHT-MICROSCOPIC HISTOLOGY ATLAS

15. Male Reproductive System

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15.24 Ductuli efferentes

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Portions of efferent ducts showing details of the epithelial lining.

The festooned or scalloped epithelium is composed of two types of cells: ciliated (Ci) and non-ciliated cells (arrowheads). The ciliated cells are identified by the long motile cilia at their apices.

The non-ciliated cells show short hazy microvilli at their apices. These cells are active endocytic cells that contribute to the resorption of the luminal fluid.

Spermatozoa (Sz) are seen in the lumen.

Stain: H–E
Magnification: ×800

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