female reprodution

the ovaries are part of which two systems

what do the ovaries produce?

• sperm

• eggs

• sex cells

• hair

development of an egg from start to ovulation

• Folliculogenesis:

• Corpus Luteum:

• Ovarian Cyst:

• Follicular:

results from the release of an egg during ovulation

• Luteal:

• Folliculogenesis:

• Corpus Luteum:

• Ovarian Cyst:

thick-walled & more difficult to break; acts like a Corpus Luteum that does not resolve

• Follicular:

• Luteal:

• Ovarian Cyst:

• Folliculogenesis:

main female reproductive hormone

• Luteinizing Hormone (LH):

• Progesterone:

• Estrogen:

• Oxytocin:

prepares uterus for pregnancy & helps female animals cycle regularly

• Estrogen:

• Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH):

• Oxytocin:

• Progesterone:

causes contractions & leads to milk let down

• Luteinizing Hormone (LH):

• Oxytocin:

• Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH):

• Estrogen:

the external opening of the vagina & external genitals of the female reproductive tract in mammals

• Vagina:

• Luteinizing Hormone (LH):

• Vulva:

• Cervix:

the point at which the uterus splits & meets the oviduct

• Uterine Horn:

• Oviduct:

• Broad Ligament:

• Fallopian Tube: