The prostatic ducts (or prostatic ductules) open into the floor of the
prostatic portion of the urethra, and are lined by two layers of
epithelium
Epithelium or epithelial tissue is a thin, continuous, protective layer of cells with little extracellular matrix. An example is the epidermis, the outermost layer of the skin. Epithelial ( mesothelial) tissues line the outer surfaces of man ...
, the inner layer consisting of columnar and the outer of small cubical cells.
Small
colloid
A colloid is a mixture in which one substance consisting of microscopically dispersed insoluble particles is suspended throughout another substance. Some definitions specify that the particles must be dispersed in a liquid, while others exte ...
masses, known as
amyloid bodies are often found in the gland tubes.
They open onto the
prostatic sinus.
See also
*
Prostate
The prostate is an male accessory gland, accessory gland of the male reproductive system and a muscle-driven mechanical switch between urination and ejaculation. It is found in all male mammals. It differs between species anatomically, chemica ...
References
External links
* - "The Male Pelvis: The Prostate Gland"
Prostate
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