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Uterus: Points of Identification: 1.Three layers; mucosa, fibromuscular layer and serosa. 2. Endometrium has simple columnar epithelium. 3. Mucosa invaginated … Read More »
Epididymis, Vas Deferens, Prostate and Seminal Vesicle
Epidydmis: Points of Identification: 1. Pseudostratified columnar epithelium is present. 2. Cilia and microvilli present. 3. Connective tissue and smooth … Read More »
Testis
Points of Identification: 1. Seminiferous tubules are present. 2. Germ cells are surrounded by sertoli cells. 3. Cells of Leydig … Read More »
Ureter and Urinary Bladder
Ureter: Points of Identification: 1. Typically a star shaped lumen present. 2. Three layers can be seen; mucosa, muscularis and … Read More »
Kidney Histology
Points of Identification: 1. Nephron is the functional unit. 2. The cortex consists of convoluted tubules together with the renal … Read More »
Associated glands of GIT
Liver Points of Identification: 1. Hexagonal arrangement of hepatic lobules visible. 2. Portal triads present (bile duct, hepatic artery and … Read More »
Large Intestine
1) The primary function of the large intestine is the reabsorption of water and inorganic salts. The only secretion of … Read More »
Small Intestine
The small intestine is divided into a. duodenum b. jejunum c. ileum. The duodenum 1) The duodenum is the first … Read More »
Appendix
Points of Identification: 1) Large accumulations of lymphoid tissue in the lamina propria and submucosa. 2) Intestinal villi are usually … Read More »
Large Intestine
Unique Features: 1) Teniae coli – three bands of longitudinal smooth muscle in its muscularis 2) Haustrations – pocket like … Read More »