Fig

27.10 Female reproductive system

ovaries

The ovaries & uterus are

held in place by
ligaments in the pelvic
cavity
 The Female Reproductive System

Ovaries
ligaments support and stabilize
Uterine tubes
Uterus
enclosed within broad ligament
Vagina
External genitalia
Homologies

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Development

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 The Ovaries

Held in position
by ovarian
ligament and
suspensory
ligament
Ovarian artery
and vein enter
at ovarian hilum
Covered by
tunica
albuginea
 Ovary

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 Ovary Histology
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histology

You tube shotgun histology

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 Menstural Cycle
Ovarian cycle
Occurs monthly in ovarian follicles
Primordial follicles develop into primary follicles
Theca granulose cells surround oocyte
Release estrogens, estradiol
Follicular fluid encourages growth of secondary follicles
One mature Graffian follicle develops
Primary oocyte undergoes meiosis producing secondary oocyte
Ovulation
Secondary oocyte surrounded by corona radiata released
Fig
27.11
 Mature follicle

2-primary follicle 5-oocyte

 Uterine (Fallopian) Tubes
Fimbriae
Infundibulum
Ampulla
Isthmus
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 Uterus

Mechanical protection and nutritional support

to developing embryo
Bends anteriorly (anteflexion)
Stabilized by broad, uterosacral, round, and
lateral ligaments
Compare cycles

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Menstrual Cycle

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If fertilization does occur
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Sperm count range from

20 100 million sperm per
cubic mL
Chorion - villi
Amnion

Chorionic
gonadotropin
HCG

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772 in
text
book
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Epidural shot
 Amniocentesis and CVS

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