Age-Related Changes in the Gross Morphology and Morphometry of the Testis and Epididymis of the African Greater Cane Rat (Thryonomys swinderianus)
This study evaluated age-related changes in the gross morphology and morphometry of the testis and epididymis of the African Greater Cane Rat (AGCR). Twenty pathogen-free cane rats used for this study were randomly divided into 4 groups; Group I - prepubertal (≤4 months), Group II - pubertal (>4≤...
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| description | This study evaluated age-related changes in the gross morphology and morphometry of the testis and epididymis of the African Greater Cane Rat (AGCR). Twenty pathogen-free cane rats used for this study were randomly divided into 4 groups; Group I - prepubertal (≤4 months), Group II - pubertal (>4≤12 months), Group III - adult (>12≤30 months), and Group IV - aged (>30 months) of 5 animals each. On day 8th of acclimatization, testis and epididymis were harvested from sedated cane rat, described grossly and standard morphometric parameters (length, width, circumference, weight, and relative weight) determined. Gross morphological observations in the testes of all the different age categories showed similar characteristically cream to milky-white coloration and ellipsoidal shape. The epididymis in the different AGCR group uniquely presents the same inverted S-shaped outline, loose attachment to the testis, and less distinct division into caput, corpus, and cauda segments. Testicular and epididymal morphometric parameters were significantly reduced in the prepubertal cane rat relative to other groups. The parameters consistently displayed an age-dependent increment with the advancing age of the animal. In conclusion, this study has shown that both testicular and epididymal gross morphometrics increase with age advancement and perhaps might be linked to the varying functional reproductive status of the different age groups of the African greater cane rat. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-a2d91d556ca04cf1904037f532d7d8932023-02-15T16:15:19ZengTurkish Science and Technology Publishing (TURSTEP)Turkish Journal of Agriculture: Food Science and Technology2148-127X2021-07-01961015101910.24925/turjaf.v9i6.1015-1019.39442097Age-Related Changes in the Gross Morphology and Morphometry of the Testis and Epididymis of the African Greater Cane Rat (Thryonomys swinderianus)Jamiu Oyewole Omirinde0Samuel Gbadebo Olukole1Bankole Olusiji Oke2Department of Veterinary Anatomy, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Jos, Jos, Plateau StateDepartment of Veterinary Anatomy, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo StateDepartment of Veterinary Anatomy, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo StateThis study evaluated age-related changes in the gross morphology and morphometry of the testis and epididymis of the African Greater Cane Rat (AGCR). Twenty pathogen-free cane rats used for this study were randomly divided into 4 groups; Group I - prepubertal (≤4 months), Group II - pubertal (>4≤12 months), Group III - adult (>12≤30 months), and Group IV - aged (>30 months) of 5 animals each. On day 8th of acclimatization, testis and epididymis were harvested from sedated cane rat, described grossly and standard morphometric parameters (length, width, circumference, weight, and relative weight) determined. Gross morphological observations in the testes of all the different age categories showed similar characteristically cream to milky-white coloration and ellipsoidal shape. The epididymis in the different AGCR group uniquely presents the same inverted S-shaped outline, loose attachment to the testis, and less distinct division into caput, corpus, and cauda segments. Testicular and epididymal morphometric parameters were significantly reduced in the prepubertal cane rat relative to other groups. The parameters consistently displayed an age-dependent increment with the advancing age of the animal. In conclusion, this study has shown that both testicular and epididymal gross morphometrics increase with age advancement and perhaps might be linked to the varying functional reproductive status of the different age groups of the African greater cane rat.http://www.agrifoodscience.com/index.php/TURJAF/article/view/3944testisepididymisgross morphometryage-related changesthryonomys swinderianus |
| spellingShingle | Jamiu Oyewole Omirinde Samuel Gbadebo Olukole Bankole Olusiji Oke Age-Related Changes in the Gross Morphology and Morphometry of the Testis and Epididymis of the African Greater Cane Rat (Thryonomys swinderianus) Turkish Journal of Agriculture: Food Science and Technology testis epididymis gross morphometry age-related changes thryonomys swinderianus |
| title | Age-Related Changes in the Gross Morphology and Morphometry of the Testis and Epididymis of the African Greater Cane Rat (Thryonomys swinderianus) |
| title_full | Age-Related Changes in the Gross Morphology and Morphometry of the Testis and Epididymis of the African Greater Cane Rat (Thryonomys swinderianus) |
| title_fullStr | Age-Related Changes in the Gross Morphology and Morphometry of the Testis and Epididymis of the African Greater Cane Rat (Thryonomys swinderianus) |
| title_full_unstemmed | Age-Related Changes in the Gross Morphology and Morphometry of the Testis and Epididymis of the African Greater Cane Rat (Thryonomys swinderianus) |
| title_short | Age-Related Changes in the Gross Morphology and Morphometry of the Testis and Epididymis of the African Greater Cane Rat (Thryonomys swinderianus) |
| title_sort | age related changes in the gross morphology and morphometry of the testis and epididymis of the african greater cane rat thryonomys swinderianus |
| topic | testis epididymis gross morphometry age-related changes thryonomys swinderianus |
| url | http://www.agrifoodscience.com/index.php/TURJAF/article/view/3944 |
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