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The aim is to trace the development of the vas deferens from incubation to post-hatching in chicks.

March 6, 2026Open Access

A histological and histochemical study of the development of the vas deferens in the chick (Gallus domesticus)

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Histological analysis reveals the development of the vas deferens in chick embryos, suggesting critical growth stages during incubation.

The aim is to trace the development of the vas deferens from incubation to post-hatching in chicks.
Observed histological changes from 5th day of incubation to 8th day post-hatching.
Studied changes in epithelial structure and cellular projections.
Performed acid mucopolysaccharide staining and alkaline phosphatase activity assessment.
Vas deferens develops from the Wolffian duct with cuboidal epithelial lining.
Epithelial lining transitions to columnar and shows increased cell projections.
Glycogen presence peaks between 13th and 17th days; alkaline phosphatase activity also peaks during this period.

Jon Kennedy MacDonald (1972) studied this question.

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