01:119:116 Lecture Notes - Lecture 14: Fallopian Tube, Reproductive System, Oogenesis

• School: Rutgers University
• Department: Biological Science
• Course: 01:119:116
• Professor: G.Transue

Document Summary

Female reproductive system, function, egg production, receives penis and sperm, nourishes embryo, lactates, anatomy, ovary= gonads---> house oocytes (oo=egg, cytes=cell, hormones=estradiol and progesterone, oviducts (fallopian tubes)-where secondary oocyte moved by cilia. During oogenesis one egg produced others are lost as polar bodies: prior to puberty. Primary oocytes (2n) begin meiosis arrests (stops) at prophase 1. Each primary oocyte is housed within a follicle (remember many follicles are in each ovary) Zona pellucida: between primary oocyte and follicle cells; glycoproteins. Only one of 12 completes cycle: during and after puberty. Secondary oocyte ejected through ovary wall and into oviduct (coated in the zona pellucida and follicle cells) This combo prepares body for pregnancy and prevents another egg release. Secondary ovulation travels down oviduct/ not yet an egg/ still in metaphase ii. Stay tuned for more exciting secondary oocyte adventures in development i and ii!!! Prepares for pregnancy: components of menstrual cycle.