Chapter 17 Reproductive System (b)

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Ovaries

gonads that produce oocytes and secrete hormones

<p>gonads that produce oocytes and secrete hormones</p>
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Primary Oocytes

surrounded by Follicular Cells (nourish and support) to fomr Primordian Ovarian Follicles

all develop while in utero

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Ovarian Cycle (FSH)

FSH causes several primordial follicles develop → primary ovarian follicles + follicular cells to divide into Granulosa + Thecal Endocrine Cells owrk with Granulosa to produce estrogen

→ (a few) Secondary Ovarian Follicles → (one) Tertiary Follicle

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Ovarian Cycle (LH)

Ovulation occurs tertiary follicle ruptures and release oocyte into peritoneal cavity

ruptured follicle develops into Corpus Luteum, which secretes Progesterone to maintain

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what happens if fertilization doesn’t occur?

corpus luteum stops secreting hormones and becomes Corpus Albicans

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Uterine