Gross and histological variations along the length of the rat vas deferens
- 1 April 1978
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Wiley in The Anatomical Record
- Vol. 190 (4) , 795-809
- https://doi.org/10.1002/ar.1091900403
Abstract
The gross morphology of the vas deferens of the rat and the changes that occur along its length are reported. It is shown that the organ can be divided into proximal, distal and terminal portions. Each portion is histologically unique and is situated in a different part of the body. The differences are discussed in relation to the function of the organ and their possible role in the consequences of vasectomy.This publication has 10 references indexed in Scilit:
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