BIOL 120 Lecture 23: Biol 120 - Class #23
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Ovaries (gonads), fallopian (uterine) tubes/oviducts, uterus, vagina, vulva + Female reproductive cycle is controlled by gnrh from the hypothalamus. In superior portion of pelvic cavity, lateral to uterus. Ovulation => discharge of secondary oocytes into pelvic cavity. Oogenesis => production of haploid seconday oocytes. Meiosis i meiosis ii completed only after ovulated secondary oocyte is fertilized by a sperm cell. Transport secondary oocytes from ovaries to uterus. Ciliated cells + peristaltic contractions move secondary oocyte or fertilized ovum toward uterus. Organ the size and shape of an inverted pear. Part of the pathway for sperm to reach fallopian tubes to fertilize. Held in position by a series of ligaments. Vulva = collective term for external female genitals. Paraurethral (skene"s), greater vestibular (bartholin"s) + lesser vestibular glands. Perineum = diamond-shaped area @ inferior end of trunk medial to thigh and. Synthesize, secrete, + eject milk => lactation. Milk production stimulated by prolactin, estrogens, progesterone.
