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1
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Paired glands that provide for the development of the oocytes and for the production of hormones

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ovaries

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ovaries: Caudal to its _____ and suspended from the _________ through the ________

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lateral kidney..?
dorsal abdominal wall
mesovarium (part of broad ligament)

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3
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Ovulation occurs throughout the surface but in mare

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confined to the ovulation fossa

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4
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epithelium that covers the ovaries

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tunica albuginea

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5
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Ovaries: cortex

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contains a mass of follicles under different developmental stages,

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6
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Ovaries: medulla

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centrally located and contains loose CT, blood vessels, lymphatics, and nerves

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7
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Ovarian follicles stages/types

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  1. Primordial follicles
  2. Growing follicles
  3. Graafian follicles
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8
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contain single oocyte
surrounded by granulosa cells

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Primordial follicles

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9
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begun growth from resting
stage but without an antrum, may have ZP

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Growing follicles

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10
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with visible antrum, two
layers of thecal cells (theca interna and theca externa

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Graafian follicles

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11
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Follicle regression:
occurs by birth and throughout reproductive life of female

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regression (atresia)/ follicle regression

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12
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Follicle regression:
Some primordial follicles grow after birth but may not reach the _______ stage and
regress

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Graafian stage

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13
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Follicle regression:
Graafian follicle formation begins at_____ and dependent on ______

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Graafian follicle formation begins at puberty and is dependent on rising circulating levels of LH and FSH

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14
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Oogenesis:
The oogonia have all progressed to the primary oocyte stage after birth,
no new oocytes appear thereafter

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Oogenesis part 1

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15
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Oogenesis:
Meiotic division of the primary oocyte produces a secondary oocyte and
up to four polar bodies, due to unequal distribution of the cytoplasm

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oogenesis part 2

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16
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secondary oocyte produces ________ due to unequal distribution of the cytoplasm

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polar bodies (up to 4)

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17
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Tubular genital tract

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  1. Uterine tubes
  2. Uterus
  3. Vagina
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18
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conduct oocytes to uterus

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Uterine tubes (convoluted tubes..?)

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19
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Uterine tubes

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  1. Fallopian tubes
  2. Paired convoluted tubes
20
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is the part adjacent to each ovary which project fimbriae that assist in directing oocyte to the tubes

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Infundibulum

21
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lined with secretory cells and ciliated cells, providing an environment for oocyte and transport for spermatozoa

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Lumen (uterine tubes)

22
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Contraction of longitudinal and circular muscles in tubes (uterine tube)

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assist in the transport of oocytes and spermatozoa

23
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UT are suspended from abdominal wall through

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mesosalpinx

24
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Provides a place for development of fetus should fertilization occur

25
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Uterus

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  1. Corpus
  2. Cervix
  3. Cornua
26
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highly glandular, where glands are dispersed throughout the entirety of the organ

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Endometrium

27
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Endometrium in ruminants

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nonglandular areas
(caruncles) exist

28
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Glandular secretions of the endometrium

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provide nourishment to the
embryo before placentation

29
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projects caudally into vagina, heavy and tightly closed except during estrus and at parturition,

30
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outward flow of its goblet cell secretions prevents infective material from entering from the vagina

31
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smooth muscular portion of the uterus, which hypertrophies during pregnancy and aids in the expulsion of the fetus

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Myometrium

32
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Uterus is suspended from abdominal wall through the

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Mesometrium

33
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Portion of birth canal located within pelvis, serves as sheath for penis
during copulation

34
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Lined with glandless stratified squamous epithelium

35
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Suburethral diverticulum is not present in

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mare and bitch

36
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External genitalia

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  1. Vulva
  2. Labia
  3. Clitoris
37
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extends from the vagina to exterior

38
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______ demarcates the vagina from vulva

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external urethral orifice

39
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is the female vestigial counterpart of penis, concealed by the lowest part of the vulva and supplied with erectile tissue and sensory nerve endings

40
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is the external vertical opening of the vulva

41
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Blood supply

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  1. Ovarian artery
  2. Vaginal artery
  3. Uterine artery
42
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Supplies blood to the ovary, oviduct and cranial part of uterus

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Ovarian artery

43
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Supplies blood to the vagina and caudal part of uterus

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Vaginal artery

44
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Supplies blood to the ovary and oviduct, produces a vibration (fremitus) due to increased blood supply during pregnancy

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Uterine artery

45
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vibration due to increased blood supply

46
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Ovarian artery is coiled and adheres closely to the ovarian vein, important for

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diffusion of PGF2a from the vein to the artery in some species

Endo Female Reproductive System (6 decks)

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