Vol. 11, Special Issue 7 (2022)

Author(s):
Seema Sikarwar, Rakesh Mathur and Ashok Dangi

Abstract:
The present study was conducted on the testes of 12 Large White Yorkshire pig between the age of seven months to around one and half year for histological study. The interstitial tissue was present in area between the adjacent seminiferous tubules. The fibrous component composed mainly of collagen and reticular fibres. Blood vessels were also seen in the loose connective tissue. The cellular component consisted of mainly fibroblasts and the interstitial cells (Leydig cells). The Leydig cells were large and polygonal in shape, arranged singly or in clusters between seminiferous tubules and placed in close vicinity to the arteriole and capillaries. The average width of Leydig cells were 8.13 ± 0.50 µm which ranged between from 4.55 µm to 10.85 µm.