Germinal epithelium (female)
Germinal epithelium (female)
The Germinal epithelium is a layer of simple squamous or cuboidal cells that cover the surface of the ovary. It is derived from the mesothelium which lines the peritoneum. The term "germinal epithelium" is a misnomer as it neither produces germ cells nor is it true epithelium.
Structure[edit]
The germinal epithelium is a single layer of cells that covers the surface of the ovary. It is continuous with the mesothelium of the peritoneum. The cells of the germinal epithelium are either squamous (flat) or cuboidal (cube-like).
Function[edit]
The primary function of the germinal epithelium is to protect the ovary. It forms a physical barrier that prevents the entry of pathogens and foreign substances into the ovary.
Clinical significance[edit]
Damage to the germinal epithelium can lead to ovarian cysts and other ovarian diseases. In some cases, it can also lead to ovarian cancer.
See also[edit]
References[edit]
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Germinal epithelium (female) -
Histology of ovarian surface epithelium
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