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Colour SEM of seminiferous tubule of the testis
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Colour SEM of seminiferous tubule of the testis
Seminiferous tubule. Coloured Scanning Electron Micrograph (SEM) of a sectioned seminiferous tubule, the site of sperm production in the human testis. The tubule contains a swirl of forming sperm cells (blue). Each testis is packed with seminiferous tubules. The tubules are lined by a stratified epithelium containing two types of cell: Sertoli cells, which nourish developing sperm, and spermatogenic cells, which produce the sperm. The sperm are released into the cavity of the tubule to migrate to the epididymis, where they mature. Around the seminiferous tubule are Leydig cells (orange) which produce testosterone. Magnification: x200 at 5x7cm size
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Re Production Reproductive System Seminiferous Tubule Site Sperm Spermatogenesis Spermiogenesis Testis
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This print showcases a mesmerizing view of the seminiferous tubule within the testis. In this coloured Scanning Electron Micrograph (SEM), we are granted a glimpse into the intricate process of sperm production in the human body. The seminiferous tubule, depicted here, is teeming with activity as forming sperm cells take shape and develop. The testis, an organ vital to reproduction, houses numerous seminiferous tubules like these. These tubules are lined by a stratified epithelium consisting of two types of cells: Sertoli cells and spermatogenic cells. While Sertoli cells provide nourishment for developing sperm, spermatogenic cells play a crucial role in producing them. As we observe closely, we can witness a swirling mass of blue-coloured spermatozoa within the tubule's cavity. Once matured, these remarkable sperm will be released into the epididymis to continue their journey towards fertilization. Surrounding the seminiferous tubule are Leydig cells portrayed in vibrant orange hues. These specialized cells hold another important responsibility – they produce testosterone which plays a pivotal role in male reproductive functions. With magnification at x200 and presented on a 5x7cm size print, this image from Science Photo Library offers us an awe-inspiring insight into one of nature's most extraordinary processes - spermiogenesis. It serves as both an educational tool and an artistic representation that celebrates the wonders hidden
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