Exploring the Impact of Ketogenic Diet and Intermittent Fasting on Male Rats’ Testicular Health: An Analysis of Hormonal Regulation, Oxidative Stress, and Spermatogenesis
Table 1
Histological classification of seminiferous tubular sections according to Johnsen’s scoring system.
Score
Definition
10
Full spermatogenesis is observed with many spermatozoa, the germinal epithelium has a regular thickness
9
Many spermatozoa are present, but the germinal epithelium appears irregular
8
Only a few spermatozoa are found in the section
7
No spermatozoa, but many spermatids are present
6
No spermatozoa and only a few spermatids are present
5
No spermatozoa or spermatids, but a few or many spermatocytes are present
4
Only a few spermatocyte cells are present, no spermatids or spermatozoa
3
Only spermatogonia cells are present, other germ cells are absent
2
No germ cells, but Sertoli cells are observed
1
No germ cells or Sertoli cells are found in the tubular section
