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What forms the histological features of the ovary?


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The Ovary:

  1. They are the primary female reproductive organs.
  2. It is found in the upper pelvic region.
  3. The ovary is surrounded by a thin fibrous capsule, the tunica albuginea.
  4. Each ovary releases an egg every month that upon fertilization forms an embryo.

The histological features of the ovary are:

  1. The cortex: It is the region just deep into the tunica that contains follicles.
  2. The medulla: It is the middle portion of the ovary composed of connective tissue, blood vessels, and nerves.
  3. Germinal epithelium: It is a simple cuboidal epithelial covering over the ovary.
  4. Tunica albuginea: It is the capsule of dense connective tissue.
  5. Ovarian follicles: These lie in the cortex and consist of oocytes in various stages of development.

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