The urethral glands from 40 dromedary camels were investigated using histological, morphometric and electron microscopic techniques. The secretory units of the gland were characterised by columnar or pyramidal cells rich in rough endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi complex and various forms of mitochondria. Basal cells were observed located between the cells of the secretory units. Morphometric data revealed that the connective tissue occupied most of the gland (81.66%) while the glandular tissue was reduced to only 8.94%. Morphometric data was indicative of the relatively minor contribution of the urethral gland to the seminal plasma.
Key words: Camel, dromedary, morphometry, ultrastructure, urethral gland
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