Development, Anatomy, and Physiology

The Testis, Volume I: Development, Anatomy, and Physiology focuses on the study of the testis. Particular concerns include embryology, morphology, physiology, cytology, and anatomy of this complex organ.
Composed of contributions of authors that are divided into nine chapters, the book outlines the development of mammalian testis. Areas discussed include differentiation of the testis; genital glands and ducts; and postnatal development. The text highlights the relationship of this organ, along with the scrotum and epididymis, to the nervous system. The book discusses as well the supply of blood; secretion of fluid; and regulation of temperature of the testis. Concerns include testicular lymph and lymphatics; testicular fluid; and rete testis. The discussions proceed with an examination of the intertubular tissue of the testis. The selection ends with the discussions on the structure and functions of the testis. Noted are the presence of different cells and tissues that compose this organ and how these influence its functions.
The selection is a good source of information for readers interested in studying the complex structure and functions of the testis.

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List of Contributors
Preface
Contents of Other Volumes
1 Development of the Mammalian Testis
I. Introduction
II. Differentiation of the Testis
III. Descent of the Testis
IV. Genital Ducts
V. The Suspensory Apparatus
VI. Genital Glands
VII. Final Relationships
VIII. Postnatal Development
IX. Concluding Remarks
References
2 The Nerves of the Testis, Epididymis, and Scrotum
I. Introduction
II. Anatomy of the Nerves of the Testis, Epididymis, and Scrotum
III. The Relationship of the Testis, Epididymis, and Scrotum to the Nervous System
IV. Summary
References
3 Testicular Blood Supply, Lymphatic Drainage, and Secretion of Fluid
I. General Introduction
II. Blood Supply to the Testis
III. Testicular Lymph and Lymphatics
IV. Testicular Fluid and the Rete Testis
V. General Conclusions
References
4 Temperature Regulation and the Testis
I. General Introduction
II. Regulation of Testicular Temperature
III. Regulation of Temperature by the Scrotum
References
5 The Testicular Capsule
I. Introduction
II. Anatomy of the Testicular Capsule
III. Pharmacology of the Testicular Capsule
IV. Physiology of the Testicular Capsule
V. Biochemistry of the Testicular Capsule
VI. Pathology of the Testicular Capsule
VII. Summary
References
6 Spermatogenesis
I. General Introduction
II. The Components of the Seminiferous Tubule
III. Kinetics of Spermatogenesis
IV. General Conclusion
References
7 Sperm Production Rates
I. Introduction
II. Determination of Sperm Production Rate
III. Estimates of Daily Sperm Production
IV. Factors Associated with Sperm Production
V. Summary
References
8 The Intertubular Tissue of the Testis
I. Introduction
II. Leydig Cells
III. Vessels
IV. Nerves
V. Intertubular Connective Tissue
VI. Summary
References
9 Fine Structure of the Testis and Its Functional Significance
I. Introduction
II. The Germinal Epithelium
III. The Interstitial Tissue
IV. General Remarks and Functional Significance
References
Author Index
Subject Index