Objectives

General consideration:

Review the anatomical relationships of the following structures on the male reproductive tract:

•                Testis
•                 Epididymis
•                 Ductus deferens
•                 Prostate
•                 Penis and urethra

Histology

•                 Describe the major histologic features of each organ listed above
•                 Identify histologic sections of organs listed above
•                 Develop an understanding of the structure of sperm in terms of light microscopy and ultrastructure

Histophysiology

Relate basic morphologic features of organs of male reproductive tract to specific functions

101                  testis & epididymis, feline

13                    testicle, boar

102                  tail of epididymis, bull

104                  ductus deferens, spermatic cord, ram

107                  sections from urethra, glands, and penis - cat

108                  sections from urethra, glands, and penis - cat

109                  prostate, canine