Ovarian cycle Flashcards

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1
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Number of Oocytes remaining after puberty

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400,000

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Involves changes in the ovary as it prepares the egg for Maturatiin

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Ovarian Cycle

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3
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Cluster of cells that surrounds the immature egg cell and provides it with nutrients

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Follicle

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The place where the Follicle accumulates fluid

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Antrum

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5
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Contains a secondary oocyte for 14 days

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Vesicular follicle

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The hormone that causes the ovulation of secondary oocyte

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Luteinizing Hormone

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7
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The ovulated secondary oocyte that is still surrounded by capsule

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Corona Radiata

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8
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Begins after ovulation

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Luteal Phase

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9
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The result of the ruptured follicle caused by LH

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Corpus Luteum

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10
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Yellowish mass of follicular cells that functions like an endocrine gland

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Corpus Luteum

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11
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A hormone that signals the body to prepare for fertilization

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Progesterone

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12
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Hairlike structures that sweep the ovum from the ovary into either of the two fallopian tubes

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Cilia

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13
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Mixture of blood and discarded tissues leaving the body through the vagina

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Menstruation

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14
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A stage where women no longer ovulated and is unable to bear a child

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Menopause

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15
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Cyclic Changes that Occur Monthly

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Ovarian Cycle

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