In this low-magnification image of the endometrium, the functional layer is seen in the process of sloughing during menstruation. Note
that uterine glands still remain in the basal layer.
Comment
After menstruation, the functional layer of the
endometrium is regenerated from the uterine glands that remained in the unsloughed basal layer.
Preparation
Paraffin section, hematoxylin and eosin
View
Low-power light microscopy
Specimen
Uterus
Image Credit
V. Eroschenko, Ph.D.
Department of Biological Sciences
WAMI Medical Program
University of Idaho
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