cellular
azoospermia
(
J:88196
)
|
• increased number of apoptotic bodies in the seminiferous tubules and epididymis
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endocrine/exocrine glands
• existing Sertoli cells exhibited normal morphology
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small testis
(
J:88196
)
• size and weight reduced by 40% to 60%
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• reduction in most cell populations
• significant reduction in the number of round spermatids
|
homeostasis/metabolism
N |
• normal serum testosterone levels, indicative of normal leydig cell function
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reproductive system
azoospermia
(
J:88196
)
|
• existing Sertoli cells exhibited normal morphology
|
small testis
(
J:88196
)
• size and weight reduced by 40% to 60%
|
• reduction in most cell populations
• significant reduction in the number of round spermatids
|
• disruption after stage VII
|
• abnormalities indicative of squamous metaplasia
|
• female mice were fertile
|