Ovaries + Oviducts Flashcards
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ovaries anatomy
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- 2 almond shaped glands located on each side of uterus below uterine tubes
- contain ovarian follicles
2
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ovarian follicles
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- located in ovaries
- each one contains an immature egg
3
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oviducts aka
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uterine tubes; Fallopian tubes
4
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oviducts anatomy
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- extend from ovaries to uterus
- don’t physically touch ovaries
- 3 sections
- 3 coats
5
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3 sections of oviducts
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- infundibulum
- ampulla
- isthmus
6
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3 coats of oviducts
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- serous coat (outer)
- muscular coat (middle)
- mucosa coat (inner)
7
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infundibulum
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- section of oviducts closest to ovaries (furthest from uterus)
- end contains fimbriae
- where egg swept into oviduct from ovary
8
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fimbriae
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- finger-like projections on end of infundibulum
- capture mature egg at time of ovulation and sweep it into oviduct (with help of cilia)
9
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ampulla
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- middle section of oviducts
- where egg travels from infundibulum
- most common location of fertilization
- if egg is fertilized, nourishes it during early cell divisions
10
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mucosa coat
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provides nourishing fluid for zygote to undergo early cell divisions
11
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isthmus
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- moves egg to uterus via muscle contractions + cilia
- opens into uterus where fertilized egg can implant
12
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zygote
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fertilized egg
