Vas deferens (10x objective lens)


This medium magnification view of the Vas (ductus) deferens shows its small lumen lined by pseudostratified epithelium and the thick muscular coat. The muscle coat is composed of three layers of smooth muscle: outer longitudinal, middle circular and inner longitudinal. The outer longitudinal layer is surrounded by adventitia.
Stain = H&E.

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Copyright by: Paul B. Bell, Jr. & Barbara Safiejko-Mroczka

The University of Oklahoma

Version: 010528