reproductive system
• progressive vacuolization is seen in the tubules beginning at 3 months of age
• vacuolization occurs in spermatocytes
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small testis
(
J:115970
)
• slightly but significantly smaller at 2, 3, and 5 months of age
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• increased apoptosis occurs in meiotic and post-meiotic spermatocytes during mid to late spermatogenesis
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• seen at 2 to 12 months of age
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• 3 of 6 males were infertile
• however, all females were fertile
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endocrine/exocrine glands
• progressive vacuolization is seen in the tubules beginning at 3 months of age
• vacuolization occurs in spermatocytes
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small testis
(
J:115970
)
• slightly but significantly smaller at 2, 3, and 5 months of age
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cellular
• seen at 2 to 12 months of age
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