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Ovaries |
Contain follicles which contain OOCYTES (eggs). |
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Oogenesis |
Process of egg production. |
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Oogonia (Before Birth) |
Female stem cells produced- do not exist after birth. Turn into primary oocytes and push into ovaries. |
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Primary Oocytes (After Birth) |
Become primary follicles waiting for puberty (10-14 years) to undergo meiosis. At puberty FSH is released stimulating follicles to mature into oocytes (eggs). |
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Follicles |
Developing follicles secrete ESTROGEN AND PROGESTERONE depending on needs of the egg cells. |
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Ovulation |
When egg is mature and follicle ruptures releasing oocyte. Triggered by the release of luteinizing Hormone (LH) by pituitary gland. During ovulation the egg will burst from the follicle - then what is left of the follicle will become the corpus luteum. Estrogen and progesterone is reealeased to assist in case of pregnancy. |
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Uterine Tubes |
Fallopian tubes, oviducts. Used to conduct/ guide the egg from the ovary to the uterus. Fimbriae surround the opening of the tube. Cilia sweep oocyte into the tube. Fertilization occurs in the uterine tubes. |
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Uterus |
Muscular organ where an embryo will implant and a fetus will grow. |
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Endometrium |
Inner wall - mostly epithelial tissue. |
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Cervix |
Opening of uterus through which baby will pass - opens to 10cm. |
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Vagina |
Receives sperm during intercourse. Allows menstrual flow and childbirth. |
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Mammary Glands |
Organs of milk production - located in breasts. |
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External Structure (mammary) |
Nipple, areola. |
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Internal Structure (mammary) |
15-20 glandular lobes covered by adipose tissue. Within each lobe are alveolar glands that produce milk and send it through the lactiferous ducts. |
