15 Questions
What is the name of the thick connective tissue capsule that encloses each testis?
Tunica albuginea
Which structure supports the rete testis and blood vessels of the testis in their passage to and from the substance of the gland?
Mediastinum testis
What divides the testis into compartments called lobules?
Thin fibrous septa
What type of tissue surrounds, binds, and supports the seminiferous tubules?
Interstitial connective tissue
Where are one to four seminiferous tubules found within the testis?
Within each lobule
What is the name of the network of fibrous connective tissue that extends from the top to near the bottom of each testis?
Mediastinum testis
What divides the testis into compartments called lobules?
Thin fibrous septa
What extends inward from the tunica vasculosa into the testis to form the interstitial connective tissue?
Connective tissue
What is the name of the thick connective tissue capsule that encloses each testis?
Tunica albuginea
What is the name of the vascular layer of loose connective tissue internal to the tunica albuginea?
Tunica vasculosa
What is the name of the network of fibrous connective tissue that extends from the top to near the bottom of each testis?
Mediastinum testis
Which structure divides the testis into compartments called lobules?
Fibrous septa
Where are one to four seminiferous tubules found within the testis?
Mediastinum testis
What is the name of the thick connective tissue capsule that encloses each testis?
Tunica albuginea
What type of tissue surrounds, binds, and supports the seminiferous tubules?
Interstitial connective tissue
Test your knowledge of male genital histology with this quiz on the structure of the testis. Explore the tunica albuginea, tunica vasculosa, and mediastinum testis to deepen your understanding of this vital male reproductive organ.
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