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Ovarian smooth muscle in the human being, rabbit, and cat

Authors :
Okamura, Hitoshi
Virutamasen, Pramuan
Wright, Karen H.
Wallach, Edward E.
Source :
American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology; January 1972, Vol. 112 Issue: 2 p183-191, 9p
Publication Year :
1972

Abstract

The nature and distribution of smooth muscle cells in the ovaries of the cat, rabbit, and human being were investigated by both histochemical and electron microscopic studies. In the human ovary, the typical smooth muscle cells are abundant in both the theca externa of the follicle and the cortical stroma. In the rabbit ovary, smooth muscle cells are concentrated in the cortical stroma rather than in the follicle wall. In the cat ovary, the smooth muscle cells cannot be considered typical. The characteristic features of these cells are discussed, and the possible role of ovarian smooth muscle in the ovulatory mechanism is suggested.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00029378 and 10976868
Volume :
112
Issue :
2
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs38715802
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/0002-9378(72)90114-7