Publication: A scanning electron microscopic study of the oviduct of the toad, before and during ovulation
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Date
1993
Authors
Tan, C.K. ; Chen, T. W.
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Murcia : F. Hernández
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Abstract
The surface features of the oviduct of the
toad, Bufo melanostictus, was studied under the scanning
electron microscope. The epithelial folds show regional
variations, being longitudinally disposed in the upper
part of the oviduct, spirally arranged in the middle and
convoluted in the lower part. There is an abundance of
cilia through the oviduct except in the ovisac. Goblet
cells are interspersed among the epithelial cells. In
between the epithelial folds are openings of tubular
secretory glands. During ovulation, there is patchy loss
of cilia throughout the oviduct. Most of the goblet cells
are empty. On the surface, the cilia are matted together
by secretory material which are laid down in layers.
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