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XI-8 (5) Slide 109, Testis and Rete (H&E) in low power. The rete testis (simple cuboidal epithelium) lies in the mediastinum testis and seen in the upper half. Short tubuli recti (straight tubules; simple columner to cuboidal epithelium - dark staining) join seminiferous tubules and connect to the rete. Ductuli efferentes (scalloped lumen) and blood vessels are also seen.