Histophysiological modifications of the amnion in the rat at the end of gestation
Baeckeland, E.; Heinen, E.; Papart, L.
Comptes Rendus des Seances de la Societe de Biologie et de ses Filiales 172(2): 374-376
1978
ISSN/ISBN: 0037-9026 PMID: 150930 Document Number: 130892
Amniotic epithelium of the rat has been studied during the eight last days of pregnancy, by scanning electron microscope analysis. The cells of this organ progressively become larger and flatter. Changes on their surface have also been observed : density of microvilli increases but single cilia disappear. These changes are related to modifications in the exchange processes.