Histomorphology and Micrometry of Testis of Chamurthi Horse

Abstract

Histomorphological features of testes were studied in ten apparently healthy Chamurthi horses. The testes were surrounded by visceral layer of tunica vaginalis consisting of mesothelium and connective tissue which blended with tunica albuginea. The capsule was thicker in the right testis than the left one. The seminiferous tubules were tortuous, two ended loops and were lined by stratified epithelium consisting of Sertoli and spermatogenic cells. The interstitial tissue was present between seminiferous tubules and consisted of loose connective tissue network, blood vessels and lymph vessels, collagen fibres, reticular fibres and Leydig cells. The diameter of Leydig cells was recorded more in right testis than the left one.