Amphibian Histology

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left ovaryright ovarystomachintestineintestinekidneyleft kidneysuperior vena cavadorsal aortavertebraemyosin/somiteconnective tissue

The photo to the left is a transverse section of a female Rana pipiens metamorph stage 42.

This section is showing the dorsal spinal column (top), kidneys, superior vena cave, dorsal aorta, ovaries, intestines and stomach.

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Histology Protocols

Endocrine
Urinary
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Intestines, Liver, Pancreas, Stomach,
Kidney

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Last Updated: November 7, 2002