Histology Lecture: Histology of the testis, spermatic cord, penis and prostate lab

Describe the histological features of the testis, spermatic cord, penis and prostate

What are the features seen on a low magnification H&E stain of the testis
Why is it difficult to see spermatogenesis on histology?
What are the histological features of the seminiferous tubules?
What are sertoli cells? What are their functions?
How are sertoli cells connected? What is the implication?
Diagram of a seminiferous tubule
What are the peritubular myoid cells and their function?
What are the leydig/interstitial cells and their function?
Outline the histological evidence of spermatogenesis and the process of producing the haploid cells.
What is the blood testis barrier?
What is spermiogenesis?
What happens to the sperm after the seminiferous tubule?
Outline the histology of the epididymis
What is the spermatic chord? What is its course?
What are the layers of the spermatic chord? (3)
What are the components of the spermatic chord?
Outline the histological structure of the ductus deferens