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| How do blood vessels enter and exit the ovary? |
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Definition
| By way of the suspensory ligament, which enters the gland at its hilum and penetrates into the medulla of the ovary |
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| Which part of the ovary are oocytes located in? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the cortex surrounded by? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the germinal epithelium? |
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Definition
| It is a mesothelium that covers the external surface of the ovary. It is continuous with the peritoneum. "classical misnomer" |
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Term
| What is the primordial follicle? What stage of meiosis? |
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Definition
| Resting follicle. Most numerous type. Contains a primary oocyte arrested in prophase MI. Under the influence of FSH, these follicles may grow |
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| What is a primary follicle? What stage of meiosis? |
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Definition
| Growth of primary oocyte under the influence of FSH. Zona pellucida begins to form |
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Term
| Multilaminar primary follicle |
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Definition
| Follicular cells proliferate, forming a stratified layer. Granulosa cells form and secrete estrogen. Zona pellucida matures |
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Term
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Definition
| Continued proliferation of granulosa cells. Movement of follicle deeper into the cortical stroma. Granulosa cells begin secreting liquor folliculi |
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Term
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Definition
Antrum, cumulus oophorus, and corona radiata form.
Formation of two thecal layers - interna (synthesizes estrogen precursors) and externa |
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Term
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Definition
mature, single large antrum
contains secondary oocyte arrested in metaphase MII |
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Term
| When is meiosis I completed in the ovary? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the corpeus luteum? |
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Definition
| It is a temporary endocrine gland formed after ovulation. Its activity marks the luteal phase of the ovarian cycle |
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Term
| What happens to granulosa cells after ovulation? |
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Definition
| They become granulosa lutein cells. They contain lipid for hormone synthesis |
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Term
| What happens in the corpus albicans? |
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Definition
| Macrophages migrate into the structure to phagocytose the devascularized debris. Fibroblasts then migrate into this structure and deposit collage - forming acellular scar tissue |
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Term
| What are the four parts of the fallopian tube? Where does fertilization normally occur? |
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Definition
1. Infundibulum
2. Ampulla - usual site of fertilization
3. Isthmus
4. Intramural area. |
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Term
| What are the three layers of the oviduct? |
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Definition
1. Mucosa - contains ciliated and peg cells
2. Muscularis
3. Serosa |
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