組織學實驗:生殖系統 Histology Laboratory : Reproductive System
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組織學實驗:生殖系統 Histology laboratory : Reproductive system 實驗講義 : 陳世杰 老師 Shih-Chieh Chen, PhD. 李怡琛 Yi-Chen Lee 劉俊馳 Chun-Chih Liu 張昭元 Chao-Yuah Chang 張瀛双 Ying-Shuang Chang :07-3121101 ext 2144-15 :[email protected] Please study these slides before coming to the class! Sources of the Pictures & Text Wheater’s Functional Histology (4th ed) B. Young & J. W. Heath Histology: A Text and Atlas (4th ed) M.H. Ross & W. Pawlina Color Atlas of Histology (4th ed) L.P. Gartner & J.L. Hiatt Photomicrograph Taken by Department of anatomy, Kaohsiung Medical University Learning Objectives • Understand the organization of the testis and its various compartments. • Recognize the cytological differences among the developing germ cells during spermatogenesis. • Identify and distinguish histologically the various parts of the duct system which are responsible for transportation and storage of the sperm. • Identify the structures of the prostate gland • Understand the overall organization of the ovary. • Identify the growing ovarian follicles at different developmental stages • Identify the corpus luteum, corpus albicans, and the atretic follicles. • Identify the constitutional layers of the uterine tube & uterus • Recognize histological features of the cervix and vagina. • Understand the structures of the mammary gland. To observe the microscopic structures of the following tissue slides 93W7206 Testis (sect), ih Q-1-b Testis, h&e 93W7214 Epididymis (sect), h&e NQ-3-d Spermatic cord, h&e, 單 93W7236 Prostate, Senile (sect), h&e 93W7241 Sperm (sm), ih 93W7260 Ovary Mature (sect), h&e 93W5540 Ovary, Corpus Luteum (sect), h&e 93W7283 Oviduct (cs), h&e 93W7306 Uterus, Progravid Phase (sect), h&e R-4-c Cervix uteri, h&e, 單 93W7334 Vagina (ls), h&e NR-6-a Mammary gland, Inactive, h&e, human, 單 NR-6-b Mammary gland, Active, h&e, human, 單 BV L TA S X X Fig. 1, Q-1-b, Testis, h&e BV X L BV TA S Fig. 2, 93W7206, Testis, ih Fig. 1 & 2, Q-1-b, Testis, h&e;93W7206, Testis, ih The seminiferous tubules and the tunica albuginea (TA or capsule) of the testis organ are identified in this section. Extending from the capsule are connective tissue septa (S) that divide the organ into several ( about 250) compartments or lobules. Each compartment (L – corresponding to a lobule) contains coiled seminiferous tubules. Blood vessels (BV) are abundant under the capsule that located between the tunica albuginea and seminiferous tubules is referred as the tunica vasculosa. The branches of the blood vessels extending within the connective tissue septa are also observed. The seminiferous tubules are convoluted, therefore, the profiles of them present in a section are variable in appearance. Sometimes, the wall of a tubule is sectioned tangentially, thus obscuring the lumen and revealing what appears to be a solid mass of cells (X). Sp Sg LC Sc S Fig. 3, Q-1-b, Testis, h&e S LC Sg Sc Sp Fig. 4, 93W7206, Testis, ih Fig. 3 & 4, Q-1-b, Testis, h&e;93W7206, Testis, ih Examination of the tubule epithelium reveals two kinds of cells: a proliferating population of spermatogenic cells and a non-proliferating population, the Sertoli cells (S). The Sertoli cells are considerably fewer and can be recognized by their elongate, trangular, pale-staining nuclei and conspicuous nucleolus. The Sertoli cell extends from the periphery of the tubule to the lumen. The spermatogenic cells consist of successive generations arranged in concentric layers. The spermatogonia (Sg) are found at the periphery. The spermatocytes (Sc), most of them have large round nuclei with a distinctive chromatin pattern, come to lie above the spermatogonia. The spermatid (Sp) consists of one or two generations and occupies the site closest to the lumen. In high magnification, it reveals a population of Leydig cells (LC) that occur in small clusters and lie in the interstitial space between adjacent tubules. They are readily identified by their location, small round nucleus and eosinophilic cytoplasm. CT BV S B T Fig. 5, 93W7214, Epididymis, h&e Fig. 5, 93W7214, Epididymis, h&e The duct of the epididymis is lined by pseudostratified columnar epithelium which contains two distinguishable cell types: tall columnar cells (T) and basal cells (B). The free surface of the cell possesses stereocilia (not shown here). These are extremely long and branching microvilli. They evidently adhere to each other during the preparation of the tissue to form the fine tapering structures (arrow) that are characteristically seen with the light microscope. The nuclei of the columnar cells are elongated and are located a moderate distance from the base of the cell. They are distinguished from the spherical nuclei of the basal cells that lie close to the basement membrane. Because of the unusual height of the columnar cells and the tortuosity of the duct, an uneven lumen appears in some sites. A thin layer of smooth muscle (S) circumscribes the duct. Beyond the smooth muscle coat, there is a small amount of connective tissue (CT) that binds the loops of the duct together and carries the blood vessels (BV) and nerves. OL MC IL LP L PCE Fig. 6, NQ-3-d, Spermatic cord, h&e BV N CM Fig. 7, NQ-3-d, Spermatic cord, h&e Fig. 6 & 7, NQ-3-d, Spermatic cord, h&e The ductus deferens and some of the blood vessels (BV), nerves (N) and cremaster muscles (CM) accompaning the duct in the spermatic cord are shown in this cross section. The wall of the ductus deferens is extremely thick, mostly because of the presence of abundent smooth muscle. During the preparation of the tissue, The muscle contracted and caused the mucosa to form longitudinal folds. For this reason, the lumen (L) usually appears irregular in the section. The smooth muscle of the ductus deferens is arranged as a thick outer longitudinal layer (OL), a thick middle circular layer (MC), and a thin inner longitudinal layer (IL). The epithelial lining of the ductus deferens consists of the pseudostratified columnar epithelium (PCE). Between the epithelium and the inner longitudinal smooth muscle layer, there is a cellular layer of loose connective tissue, the lamina propria (LP). OC IL pampiniform plexus Fig. 8, NQ-3-d, Spermatic cord, h&e smooth muscle elastic membrane testicular artery Fig. 9, NQ-3-d, Spermatic cord, h&e Fig. 8 & 9, NQ-3-d, Spermatic cord, h&e A unique feature of the spermatic cord is the presence of a plexus of atypical veins (pampiniform plexus; Fig. 8) that arise from the posterior side of the testis. The plexus is an anastomosing vascular network that constitutes the major component of the spermatic cord. The unusual feature of the veins is their thick muscular wall that, at a glance, gives the appearance of an artery (Fig. 9) rather than a vein. Careful examination of these vessels shows that the bulk of the vessel wall is composed of two layers of smooth muscle – an outer circular layer (OC) and an inner longitudinal layer (IL). C Fig. 10, 93W7236, Prostate, Senile, h&e Fig. 10, 93W7236, Prostate, Senile, h&e A portion of the prostate gland is shown in this low-magnification micrograph. The field is filled with the glandular and stromal components of the prostate gland. The secretory tubuloalveoli of the prostate gland vary greatly in form. They may appear as tubes, as isolated alveoli, as alveoli with branches, or as tubes with branches. The aggregations of dead epithelial cells and precipitated secretions form prostatic concretions (C) in the lumina of the alveoli; these gradually increase in number and size with age. The concretions is eosinophilic and may have a concentric lamellar appearance. SM SM C Fig. 11, 93W7236, Prostate, Senile, h&e Fig. 11, 93W7236, Prostate, Senile, h&e In the higher magnification view of the prostate gland, the fibromuscular stroma is clearly identified immediately surrounding the epithelium of the tubulo-alveoli. The intense staining of the smooth muscle (SM) clearly distinguishes it from the fibrous stromal connective tissue with which it is intimately intermingled. There is no clear outline for bundles or layers of smooth muscle in the prostate; rather, it is randomly arrayed throughout the stroma. Concretions (C) are evident in the lumina of alveoli. The prostatic epithelium is generally simple columnar, but there may be patches that are simple cuboidal, squamous, or occasionally pseudostratified. S D Fig. 12, 93W7241, Sperm, ih Fig. 12, 93W7241, Sperm, ih (Semen smear) Semen, the product of ejaculation, consists of spermatozoa (S) and seminal fluid which is derived principally from the seminal vesicles and prostate gland. The desquamated cells (D) and urinary tract debris are normal constituents of semen. GEP TA PF Fig. 13, 93W7260, Ovary Mature, Human, H&E Fig. 13, 93W7260, Ovary Mature, Human, H&E The cortex of an ovary from a sexually mature individual is shown here. On the surface, there is a single layer of epithelial cells designated the germinal epithelium (GEP). This epithelium is continuous with the serosa (peritoneum) of the mesovarium. The germinal epithelium covers a dense fibrous connective tissue layer, the tunica albuginea (TA); under the tunica albuginea are the primordial follicles (PF). ZP PRF F PF N X X Fig. 14, 93W5540, Ovary, Corpus Luteum, H&E Fig. 14, 93W7260, Ovary Mature, Human, H&E When a primordial follicle (PF) begins changes leading to the formation of a mature follicle, the layer of squamous follicular cells (F) becomes cuboidal . In addition, the follicular cells proliferate and become multilayered. A follicle undergoing these early changes is called a primary follicle (PRF). Thus, an early primary follicle may still be unilaminar but it is surrounded by cuboidal cells, and this distinguishes it from the more numerous unilaminar primordial follicles that are surrounded by squamous cells.