Egg Formation Flashcards
How long does the egg formation take? (In total)
24-26 hours in total
How long does it take after an egg is laid for the process to start again?
The process starts again in 30min
Where does the development of the egg start?
In the ovary
What develops in the ovary?
The yolk of the egg develops there
Where does the yolk go after developing in the ovary?
At ovulation the follicle ruptures and the yolk is released to the oviduct, infundibulum
What happens in the infundibulum?
- It captures the ovulated yolk
2. Fertilization also occurs here, if it occurs
After being in the infundibulum for 15min where does the developing egg go?
To the magnum
What happens to the developing egg in the magnum?
The white of the egg is formed there
After being in the magnum where does the developing egg go?
It goes to the isthmus
What happens to the developing egg in the isthmus?
The shell membranes are formed there
Also minerals and water are added to the developing egg
After being in the isthmus where does the developing egg go?
It goes to the uterus, shell gland
What happens to the developing egg in the uterus/shell gland?
Here the egg acquires a shell
What happens to the egg after it has passed through the uterus/shell gland?
It passes through the vagina to exit
