Table 1.
Biometric and stereological testicular parameters in control rats and those exposed to cadmium (Cd).
| Parameters | CT | Cd1 | Cd2 | Cd3 | Cd4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Testis (g) | 1.53 ± 0.09 | 0.89 ± 0.22∗ | 0.83 ± 0.21∗ | 1.0 ± 0.11∗ | 0.94 ± 0.20∗ |
| Albuginea (g) | 0.07 ± 0.01 | 0.05 ± 0.01 | 0.07 ± 0.03 | 0.1 ± 0.05 | 0.1 ± 0.07 |
| Tubule (%) | 92.9 ± 0.17 | 88.9 ± 7.5 | 79.7 ± 11.5 | 88.5 ± 7.6 | 85.8 ± 8.4 |
| Intertubule (%) | 7.1 ± 0.2 | 11.1 ± 7.5 | 20.4 ± 11.5 | 11.5 ± 7.6 | 14.2 ± 8.4 |
| Blood vessels (%) | 4.6 ± 2.9 | 5.6 ± 4.9 | 4.5 ± 2.1 | 3.4 ± 2.2 | 2.9 ± 0.7 |
| Lymphatic vessels (%) | 46.4 ± 2.6 | 39.2 ± 20.0 | 28.5 ± 19.6 | 54.9 ± 6.9 | 33.4 ± 22.4 |
| Connective tissue (%) | 14.1 ± 5.2 | 16.2 ± 9.0 | 47.3 ± 30.0 | 30.7 ± 32.3 | 40.3 ± 35.9 |
Control (CT): 0.9% saline; Cd1: 0.67 mg Cd/kg; Cd2: 0.74 mg Cd/kg; Cd3: 0.86 mg Cd/kg; and Cd4: 1.1 mg Cd/kg. Data are expressed as mean and standard deviation (mean ± SD). Statistical difference (∗p < 0.05 versus CT).