Ch. 2: Female Reproductive System

the female reproductive system consists of

a pair of ovaries and a system of ducts(tubes)

What are the inner, middle, and outer tubal layers

inner- mucosa

middle- muscularis

outer- serosa

series of tubes that facilitate transport of Oocyte/embryo/fetus

female reproducts

primary female reproductive organ that produces the female gamete(eggs/ovum/oocyte) and sex hormones(P4 and E2)

Ovaries

monotocous vs polytocous species

monotocous- produces one mature ovum per cycle

polytocous- produces several mature eggs per cycle

what is p4 and e2

progesterone and estrogen

The inner portion of the ovary that consists of blood vessels, nerves, and connective tissue

medulla

the outer portion of the ovary with three layers and contains follicles and hormone producing cells

cortex

the three layers of the cortex

surface epithelium, tunica albuginea ovarii, and paranchyma(functional layer)

inside the follicle is the …

oocyte

present at birth

primary follicles

mature follicles produce

estrogen (99% of primary follicles do NOT reach maturity)

rupture of the follicle and ovum release

ovulation

the corpus luteum produces

P4

follicle filled with blood after releasing an egg

corpus hemorrhagicum

what is the site of fertilization

oviduct(fallopian tubes)

what is the purpose of the infundibulum, ampulla, and isthmusn in the oviducts

infundibulum- funnel section near ovary

ampulla- middle section, ova transport

isthmus- near uterus, sperm transport

gamete transport facilitated through…

ciliated cells, secretory cells, and smooth muscle contracttions