Seasonal spermatogenesis in the mute swan (Cygnus olor)
General Material Designation
[Book]
First Statement of Responsibility
Haide Breucker.
.PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC
Place of Publication, Distribution, etc.
Berlin ; New York
Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.
Springer
Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.
1982
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item
94 s. : illustrations.
SERIES
Series Title
Advances in anatomy, embryology, and cell biology, 72.
CONTENTS NOTE
Text of Note
1 Introduction.- 2 Literary Synopsis.- 2.1 Spermatozoa and Spermatogenesis in Birds.- 2.2 The Annual Cycle of Male Germ Cell Development.- 3 Material and Methods.- 4 Topography and Microscopic Anatomy of the Testes of the Swan.- 5 The Complete Process of Spermatogenesis.- 5.1 Stages of Spermatogenesis.- 5.2 Incomplete Formation of Stages.- 5.3 Stem Cell Renewal.- 5.4 Sertoli Cells.- 5.5 Discussion.- 6 The Ultrastructure of the Seminiferous Tubule.- 6.1 Spermatogonia.- 6.2 Primary Spermatocytes.- 6.3 Secondary Spermatocytes.- 6.4 The Differentiation of Spermatids.- 6.5 Sertoli Cells.- 6.6 Lamina Propria.- 6.7 Discussion.- 7 The Annual Cycle of the Male Gonads (Light Microscopic Studies).- 7.1 Phase 1: Multiplication Period.- 7.2 Phase 2: Complete Process of Spermatogenesis.- 7.3 Phase 3: Beginning of the Regression Period.- 7.4 Phase 4: Invasion of Macrophages.- 7.5 Phase 5: Winter Resting Period.- 7.6 Discussion.- 8 The Regression Period (Electron Microscopic Studies).- 8.1 Germ Cells.- 8.2 Sertoli Cells.- 8.3 Macrophages.- 8.4 Discussion.- 9 Summary.- References.