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Anat Histol Embryol

Title:		Structure of vomeronasal organ (Jacobson organ) in male Camelus Domesticus Var. dromedaris persica
Author(s):		Karimi H; Mansoori Ale Hashem R; Ardalani G; Sadrkhanloo R; Hayatgheibi H;
Address:		"Department of Basic Science, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran"
Journal Title:		Anat Histol Embryol
Year:		2014
Volume:		20131022
Issue:		6
Page Number:		423 - 428
DOI:		10.1111/ahe.12092
ISSN/ISBN:		1439-0264 (Electronic) 0340-2096 (Linking)
Abstract:		"The vomeronasal organ (VNO) is a tubular structure in the roof of nasal cavity. The important role of this organ is olfaction of sexual odour. In this study, position, anatomical structure and histology of VNO in Iranian camels (camelus domesticus var. dromedaris persica) were determined. Fourteen healthy male camel heads were collected from an industrial slaughterhouse in Tehran, Iran, for anatomical and histological studies (seven each). The length of VNO and width of dental pad and the number and width of palatine crests were measured. For anatomical studies, the mandible was removed, and maxilla and nasal cavity was cut longitudinally and transversely. For histological studies, the mandible was removed, and first 0.5 cm of initial part of VNO was cut. Then, nasal cavity was cut in some segments with 2 cm thickness. The width of VNO was 3.85 +/- 0.31 cm and 1.57 +/- 0.18 cm in front and distal parts, respectively. The length of VNO was 15.61 +/- 0.59 cm. In histological examinations, VNO was surrounded by J-shape hyaline cartilage. The lining epithelium of lateral wall of VNO was originated from respiratory epithelium, while it had an olfactory epithelium origin in the medial wall. Lamina propria and tunica submucosa were a cavernous connective tissue with seromucous gland with abundant of serous secretory units. The lumen of VNO opens into nasal cavity. The presence of olfactory epithelium found in our study indicates an important role for VNO in pheromone perception and beginning of sexual behaviour"
Keywords:		Animals Camelus/*anatomy & histology Male Nasal Cavity/anatomy & histology Olfactory Mucosa/anatomy & histology Vomeronasal Organ/*anatomy & histology;
Notes:		"MedlineKarimi, H Mansoori Ale Hashem, R Ardalani, G Sadrkhanloo, R Hayatgheibi, H eng Germany 2014/03/13 Anat Histol Embryol. 2014 Dec; 43(6):423-8. doi: 10.1111/ahe.12092. Epub 2013 Oct 22"