In this survey image of a section of an ovary, the cortex containing numerous follicles in various
stages of development can be seen surrounding the
medulla consisting of connective tissue and blood
vessels. The ovary is encapsulated by a connective tissue capsule, the tunica albuginea, on top of which rests the germinal epithelium.
Comment
The germinal epithelium consists of a single layer of
low cuboidal cells. The term germinal epithelium is
a misnomer as these cells are a mesothelial lining
akin to the visceral peritoneum. The actual germinal cells of the follicles are derived from the mesoderm of the genital ridge.
Preparation
Paraffin section; toluidine blue
View
Low-power light microscopy
Specimen
Ovary
Image Credit
V. Eroschenko, Ph.D.
Department of Biological Sciences
WAMI Medical Program
University of Idaho
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