10 - Reproductive system

Question 1

Identify the histology of the seminiferous epithelium, and its two basic cell types

Answer 1

• stratified epithelium
  1. Spermatogenic cells
  2. Sertoli (Sustentacular) cells

Question 2

These cells form part of the blood-testis barrier and perform protective and nutritive functions for the developing sperm cells

Answer 2

Sertoli cells

Question 3

Male sex hormones… + stimulated by what hormone, and function of each

Answer 3

• FSH, Sertoli cells, for support of Spermatogenesis and forms part of the blood-testis barrier
• LH, Leydig cells, for Libido, secretes testorsterone

Question 4

Term for calcified and concentric lamellated bodies.

Seen in what organs?

Answer 4

Corpora amylacea

Found in prostate, brain, and pulmonary alveoli

Question 5

Non-ciliated epithelial cell within the Fallopian tube

Answer 5

peg cells