Research Article

Histomorphological Studies on the Prostate Gland of Donkey Equus Asinus during Different Seasons

Figure 7

(a) Photomicrographs showing the reticular fibers network (arrowhead) supporting the muscle fibers of the septa (asterisk) during winter. Collagen fibers (brown colour), myelinated nerve fiber bundles (Nf), and prostatic lobules (Pl). Gomori’s stain. . (b) Photomicrograph showing the numerous elastic fibers (arrow) within the septa of the prostate of the donkey during winter. Secretory end pieces (asterisk). Verhoff’s stain. . (a)-(b), (a) Photomicrograph of the prostatic lobules during spring showing reticular fibers network (arrowhead) supporting the glandular epithelium (Ge) and smooth muscle fibers of the septa (Sm). Gomori’s stain. . (b) Photomicrograph showing fine elastic fibers (arrowhead) in the interstitial connective tissue of the prostate of the donkey during spring. Glandular epithelium (Ge). Verhoff’s stain. .
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