Repro 4 Flashcards
3 layers of the uterus
perimetrium, myometrium, and endometrium
fimbriae
ensure eggs released from the ovary enter fallopian tube
Fallopian tubes contain two layers of ________________ and is lined with ______ to moved eggs to uterus.
smooth muscle, cilia
T/F: the fallopian tubes are attached to ovaries
False; they are not physically attached, but are in very close proximity
ovary
produces eggs and hormones
2 components of ovaries
- thick outer cortex
- small central medulla (stroma)
Phases of the ovarial cycle
-follicular phase, ovulation, luteal phase
follicular phase
marked by follicular grown, 10 days to 3 weeks
ovulation
once one or more follicles have ripened, the ovary releases oocyte(s)
luteal phase
ruptured follicle transforms to corpus luteum
-secretes hormones, ceases to function after 2 weeks
How does a secondary follicle become tertiary?
development of an antrum
All follicles contain a primary oocyte until..
16-24 hours before ovulation
Phases of the uterine cycle
menses, proliferative phase, secretory phase
menses
beginning of follicular phase in ovary corresponds with menstrual bleeding from the uterus
proliferative phase
latter part of follicular phase, uterus adds new cells to endometrium layer in anticipation of pregnancy