nucleus

cell membrane
cytoplasmic granules
cytoplasm

400

smooth muscle cell (cytoplasm)

fusiform/ spindle-shaped

cross-section of the stomach

 nucleus

follicular cells (cytoplasm)

nucleus

theca interna (cell membrane)

nucleus

spherical-shaped

Frog’s ovary

red blood cells (nucleus)

white blood cells (leukocytes)

nucleus

amorphous oval

Frog’s blood smear

Spermatozoa (sperm cells)

thread-like appearance
Frog’s testis
Staining cheek cells enhance the visualization of cells and cell parts under a light
microscope. They give images more contrast and allow cells to be classified according to
their shape. By using a variety of different stains, you can selectively stain different areas
of the cells such as cell walls, nuclei, or the entire cell.

The frog’s red blood cells under a microscope have a large decorated core in the center. This
occupies a large enough space in comparison with respiratory pigments. In this regard, the
amount of oxygen that they are able to tolerate is significantly reduced. The frog’s ovary on the
other hand, is spherical shape as they shed the mature eggs in coelomic cavity. The eggs enter
oviducal funnel to reach oviduct. Eggs enter cloaca through oviducts of both sides.

The tail, also known as flagellum, is a long structure which main function is to allow
sperm motility by means of a slithering, snake-like movement. This allows the sperm cell
to travel to the female reproductive tract.

Shapes Organs
fusiform/spindle-shaped cross section of the stomach
spherical-shaped frog’s ovary
amorphous, oval frog’s blood smear
thread-like appearance frog’s testis
spherical-shaped human cheek cell