Seasonal changes in the intertubular tissue of the camel testis ( Camelus dromedarius)

• Published in: Annals of anatomy Vol. 177; no. 3; pp. 199 - 212
• Main Authors: Zayed, A.E., Hifny, A., Abou-Elmagd, A., Wrobel, K.-H.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Germany Elsevier GmbH 01.05.1995
• Subjects: Animals; Blood Vessels - cytology; Camel; Camelus - anatomy & histology; Leydig cells; Leydig Cells - cytology; Leydig Cells - ultrastructure; Lymphatic System - cytology; Male; Microscopy, Electron; Morphometry; Seasons; Sexual Maturation; Testis; Testis - blood supply; Testis - cytology; Testis - physiology; Ultrastructure; Testis; Camel; Morphometry; Ultrastructure; Leydig cells

The morphology and morphometry of camel testicular intertubular tissue are reported for different seasons of the year. The intertubular tissue occupies a comparatively large portion of the camel testis ranging from about 24% in autumn to about 39% in spring. The volume percentages of the different i...