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Fem001 Ovary showing cortex and medulla. Different-sized follicles are present in the cortex and blood vessels and connective tissue in the medulla. Feline. Low magnification

Fem002 Ovary showing cortex and medulla. Different-sized follicles are present in the cortex and blood vessels and connective tissue in the medulla. Feline. Low magnification

Fem003 Cortex of an ovary showing the germinal epithelium, the connective tissue tunica albuginea, and numerous primordial and primary follicles. Feline. High magnification.

Fem004 Primordial and primary follicles of an ovary. The large primary follicle exhibits a nucleus and cytoplasm of the oocyte, zona pellucida, granulosa cell layers, and thecal cell layers. Primate. Plastic section. High magnification.

Fem005 Primary oocyte of an ovary showing the nucleus and cytoplasm of the oocyte, zona pellucida, granulosa cell layers, theca interna, theca externa, and the surrounding connective tissue stroma. Primate. Plastic section. High magnification.

Fem006 Large mature follicle of an ovary with oocyte, corona radiata cells, cumulus oopherus, large antrum, granulosa cell layers, thecal cell layers, and the surrounding connective tissue stroma. Feline. Low magnification.

Fem007 Large mature follicle of an ovary with oocyte, corona radiata cells, cumulus oopherus, large antrum, granulosa cell layers, thecal cell layers, and the surrounding connective tissue stroma. Feline. Low magnification.

Fem008 Large mature follicle of an ovary with oocyte, corona radiata cells, cumulus oopherus, large antrum, granulosa cell layers, thecal cell layers, and the surrounding connective tissue stroma. Feline. Low magnification.

Fem009 Large mature follicle of an ovary with oocyte, corona radiata cells, cumulus oopherus, large antrum, granulosa cell layers, thecal cell layers, and the surrounding connective tissue stroma. Feline. Low magnification.

Fem010 Large mature follicle of an ovary with oocyte, huge antrum, thin granulosa cell layer, thecal cell layers, and the surrounding connective tissue stroma.

Fem011 Corpus luteum of an ovary. Primate. Low magnification.

Fem012 Corpus albicans and a section of corpus luteum, showing the lighter-staining granulosa lutein cells and the darker, more peripheral theca lutein cells. Human. Mallory Azan. Medium magnification.

Fem013 Transverse section of the oviduct showing the lumen, the highly folded mucosa, the surrounding muscle layers, and the connective tissue. Porcine. Low magnification.

Fem014 Transverse section of the oviduct showing the lumen, the highly folded mucosa, the surrounding muscle layers, and the connective tissue. Primate. Low magnification.

Fem015 Transverse section of the oviduct showing the lumen, the highly folded mucosa, the surrounding muscle layers, and the connective tissue. Low magnification.

Fem016 Epithelium of the oviduct showing the ciliated and secretory cells of the mucosa. Rodent. Plastic section. High magnification.

Fem017 Epithelium of the oviduct showing the ciliated and secretory cells of the mucosa. Rodent. Plastic section. High magnification.

Fem018 Epithelium of the oviduct showing the ciliated and secretory cells of the mucosa. Rodent. Plastic section. High magnification.

Fem019 Uterus in proliferative (follicular) phase of the menstrual cycle showing the darker-staining stratum basalis and the developing uterine glands in the lighter-staining stratum functionales of the endometrium, and a section of the myometrium. Human. Low magnification.

Fem020 Uterus in proliferative (follicular) phase of the menstrual cycle showing the darker-staining stratum basalis and the developing uterine glands in the lighter-staining stratum functionales of the endometrium, and a section of the myometrium. Human. Low magnification.

Fem021 Uterus in proliferative (follicular) phase of the menstrual cycle showing the darker-staining stratum basalis and the developing uterine glands in the lighter-staining stratum functionales of the endometrium, and a section of the myometrium. Human. Low magnification.

Fem022 Uterus in proliferative (follicular) phase of the menstrual cycle showing the darker-staining stratum basalis and the developing uterine glands in the lighter-staining stratum functionales of the endometrium, and a section of the myometrium. Human. Low magnification.

Fem023 Uterus in the secretory (luteal) phase of the menstrual cycle showing the highly tortuous uterine glands with dilated lumina in the lighter-staining stratum functionales and the darker staining stratum basalis of the endometrium, and a section of the myometrium. Human. Low magnification.

Fem024 Uterus in the secretory (luteal) phase of the menstrual cycle showing the highly tortuous uterine glands with dilated lumina in the lighter-staining stratum functionales and the darker staining stratum basalis of the endometrium, and a section of the myometrium. Human. Low magnification.

Fem025 Uterine gland, lined by simple columnar epithelium, during the secretory (luteal) phase of the menstrual cycle showing the dilated lumen and the secretory material in its lumen. Primate. High magnification.

Fem026 Uterine wall in the initial stages of menstrual phase during the menstrual cycle showing the degeneration in the stratum functionalis. Located below the endometrium is the myometrium. Human. Low magnification.

Fem027 Uterine wall in later stages of menstrual phase during the menstrual cycle showing the increased degeneration of the connective tissue and glands in the endometrium. Human. Low magnification.

Fem028 Portion of the endometrium of the uterus during the menstrual phase of the menstrual cycle showing the torn and degenerated uterine glands and the lymphocytic infiltration of the surrounding connective tissue. Human. Medium magnification.

Fem029 Uterine wall in the initial stages of menstrual phase during the menstrual cycle showing the degeneration in the stratum functionalis. Human. Low magnification.

Fem030 Junction of vagina and cervix showing the stratified squamous nonkeratinized epithelium of the vagina, and the secretory epithelium and glands of the cervix, overlying a dense connective tissue stroma. Human. Low magnification.

Fem031 Section of vagina showing the stratified squamous nonkeratinized epithelium and the underlying dense irregular connective tissue. Primate. Low magnification.

Fem032 Vaginal epithelium and the underlying dense irregular connective tissue stroma. Primate. Medium magnification..

Fem033 Resting, inactive mammary gland showing lobules that are composed only of small ducts surrounded by dense irregular connective tissue. Primate. High magnification.

Fem034 Resting, inactive mammary gland showing lobules that are composed only of small ducts surrounded by dense irregular connective tissue. Rodent. High magnification.

Fem035 Active, lactating mammary gland showing numerous and well-developed alveoli filled with secretory material, some of which contain lipid (fat) droplets. Rodent. High magnification.

Fem036 Active, lactating mammary gland showing numerous and well-developed alveoli filled with secretory material, some of which contain lipid (fat) droplets. Rodent. High magnification.

Fem037 Active, lactating mammary gland showing numerous and well-developed alveoli filled with secretory material, some of which contain lipid (fat) droplets. Rodent. High magnification.

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