female reproduction

primary organ of the female; produces ovum and female sex hormones

female sex egg

connects the ovary to the uterine horns, passage way for sperm to ovum

oviduct regions

surrounds ovary at time of ovulation

site of fertilization

connects uterus to the ampulla

fimbriae

site of implantation

layers of uterine horns

the outer covering of uterine horns

primary organ of the female; produces ovum and female sex hormones

inner most lining of uterine horns (thickens during mentrual cycle)

gateway to the uterus

opening that protudes into the vaginal cavity; filters out dead sperm

annular rings

female organ of copulation; recieves penis; gateway for birth

swelling during estrus; aids in estus detection

extends from urethra to the vulva

a fluid filled structure in the mammalian ovary within which an ovum develops before ovulation

gonadotropin releasing hormone

regression of the CL

Gamete

causes regression of the CL in implantation during the luteal phase, causes smooth muscle contraction

If conception does not occure, the tissue…

if conception does occure, the tissue becomes…. and produces…

follicular phases

luteal phases

proesturus begins when

P4 to E2

produced in the hypothalamus; controls the release of two gonadotrophic hormones from the pituitary

stimulares follicle development and estrogen development

triggers ovulation, necessary for the development/maintance of the CL

produced by ovarian (graafian) follicles

produced by the functional CL, prevents further estrus

causes regression of the CL in implantation during the luteal phase, causes smooth muscle contraction