Histology - Seminal Vesicle
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Seminal vesicle
- Contributes the majority of the total seminal plasma volume (~70%)
- Is a diverticulum of the ductus deferens; its cavities give it a honeycomb-like appearance
- Connective tissue folds comprise an elastic lamina propria and secretory pseudostratified epithelia
- Within the cytoplasm of the epithelia cells, lipid droplets give the glandular tissue a characteristic foamy appearance.
- Indicate the thick smooth muscle that surrounds the mucosa; during emission, the smooth muscle contracts to drain the seminal vesicle fluid into the ejaculatory duct.