BIOL 1344 Lecture Notes - Lecture 20: Folliculogenesis, Ovarian Cyst, Ovarian Ligament
14 Sep 2016
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Ovarian cysts: size changes w/ menstrual cycle. 7 millions primordial follicles > 1. 5 million follicles at birth. Meiosis resumed at menarche- first month of menstration. 1/2000 chance of down syndrome if mom is less than 25 years. 1/12 ~ 45 yrs of age. Secondary oocyte; 1n released at time of ovulation. Fimbrae >suction for sec. oocyte to get into the fallopian tube. Smooth muscles that respond to oxytocin > contractions. Endometriosis: endometrium gets out of uterus and can extend to visceral organs. If these ligaments are weak, the uterus will shift. Generally in older women: uterus is retroverted. Prolapse of uterus- uterus becomes more vertical and. Cervical mucus: used to look for ovulation projects into vagina. 2/3 inner portion + 1/3 outer portion. Greater vestibular glands or bartholin glands: viscous secretion. Pregnancy: 266 days [38 weeks] + 14 days [2 weeks] Chorion > placenta (hcg- pregnancy tests) > progesterone.
