NATS 1675 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Ovarian Follicle, Corpus Luteum, Sister Chromatids
24 Apr 2013
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Female organs more cyclic than male reproductive system complex. Uterine wall accommodate developing baby; contract during childbirth. Uterus houses & nourishes developing baby; embryo -> fetus. Endometrium lining of uterus; menstrual flow; site of implantation. Oviduct ciliated tube; conduct egg/embryo toward uterus (site of fertilization) Clitoris small organ, sensory nerves for sexual arousal. Labium majora outer skin fold, part of external genitalia. Labium minora inner skin fold, part of external genitalia. Ovaries produce egg cells (ova) & sex hormones. Ovarian medulla loose connective tissue; contains blood vessels etc. Ovarian cortex germ cells develop, contains compact tissue, granular. Ovulation bursting of follicle & releasing egg appearance, cells called ovarian follicles. Broad ligament attaches uterine tubes & uterus to walls and floor of pelvis. Suspensory ligaments attaches ovary to pelvic wall has blood vessels & nerves. Oogenesis produce haploid gametes (contain half number of dna molecules) Oogensis a cyclic event produces one egg each month.
