female reproductive system

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Ovary

-The ovaries produce the female egg cells, called the ova or oocytes. The oocytes are then transported to the fallopian tube where fertilization by a sperm may occur. The fertilized egg then moves to the uterus, where the uterine lining has thickened in response to the normal hormones of the reproductive cycle. -The ovaries have two main reproductive functions in the body. They produce oocytes (eggs) for fertilization and they produce the reproductive hormones, oestrogen and progesterone. -they are the primary reproductive organs. In addition to their role in producing ova, the ovaries also have the distinction of being an endocrine gland because they secrete hormones—primarily estrogen and progesterone—that are vital to normal reproductive development and fertility

corpus luteum

-the corpus luteum is essential for establishing and maintaining pregnancy in females. -The corpus luteum secretes progesterone, which is a steroid hormone responsible for the decidualization of the endometrium (its development) and maintenance, respectively. -The corpus luteum secretes estrogens and progesterone. The latter hormone causes changes in the uterus that make it more suitable for implantation of the fertilized ovum and the nourishment of the embryo. If the egg is not fertilized, the corpus luteum becomes inactive after 10-14 days, and menstruation occurs.

muscularis

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follicle (granulosa) cells

A granulosa cell or follicular cell is a somatic cell of the sex cord that is closely associated with the developing female gamete (called an oocyte or egg) in the ovary of mammals.

ovarian follicles

An ovarian follicle progresses through several distinct phases before it releases its ovum. During the first five months of development, a finite number of primordial follicles form in the fetal ovary. These follicles consist of oocytes surrounded by a single layer of squamous follicular cells.

ciliated cells

Ciliated cells - The apical surface is ciliated, and some cells have large accumulations of glycogen, which is stained dark red in this PAS stained image. The cilia help to move the fluid away from the ovary towards the uterus, thus moving the ovum towards the uterus. In female mammals, the beating of cilia in the Fallopian tubes moves the ovum from the ovary to the uterus. Ciliated epithelium is a thin tissue that has hair-like structures on it. These hairs, called cilia, move back and forth to help move particles out of our body. We find ciliated epithelial tissue in our respiratory tract and in the fallopian tubes of women.

menopausal

Effects of Aging on the Female Reproductive System. Around menopause, changes in the genital organs occur rapidly. Menstrual cycles stop, and the ovaries stop producing estrogen. After menopause, the tissues of the labia minora, clitoris, vagina, and urethra thin (atrophy).

secretory cells

Glands are organized arrangements of secretory cells. All exocrine glands (and also most endocrine glands), are composed of epithelial tissue. Although most glands give the appearance of being "solid" tissue, their epithelial nature is expressed by the organization of secretory cells into tubules, acini, or cords.Oct 7, 2009 Every exocrine secretory cell has some portion of its plasma membrane exposed to an external surface, communicating with the outside of the body by a system of ducts. In most glands, the secretory cells are organized into secretory units, which are described according to their shape as tubules, acini, or cords. (YUSRA NOT ENTIRELY SURE IF ITS RIGHT, DIDN'T HAVE THE MOST DIRECT ANSWERS ONLINE)

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theca folliculi

Image result for theca folliculi functionwww.ouhsc.edu Theca interna cells express receptors for luteinizing hormone (LH) to produce androstenedione, which via a few steps, gives the granulosa the precursor for estrogen manufacturing. After rupture of the mature ovarian follicle, the theca interna cells differentiate into the theca lutein cells of the corpus luteum. -Theca cells are the endocrine cells associated with ovarian follicles that play an essential role in fertility by producing the androgen substrate required for ovarian estrogen biosynthesis. Theca cells differentiate from the interfollicular stroma in response to proteins secreted from growing follicles.

Cervix

It is the lower most part of the uterus and is made up of strong muscles. The function of the cervix is to allow flow of menstrual blood from the uterus into the vagina, and direct the sperms into the uterus during intercourse. The opening of the cervical canal is normally very narrow.

lobules

The breast is organized into lobes made of lobules, connected by connective tissue, blood vessels, and ducts. (NOT ENTIRELY SURE ABOUT THIS ONE, SORRY. AGAIN!!!)

corpus albican

The corpus albicans (Latin for "white body") is an ovarian scar composed of connective tissue that forms after the corpus luteum degenerates, a process called luteolysis. The corpus albicans is primarily made of collagen and persists on the ovary for a few months.

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The female internal reproductive organs are the vagina, uterus, Fallopian tubes, and ovaries. The major internal organs of the female reproductive system include the vagina and uterus — which act as the receptacle for semen — and the ovaries, which produce the female's ova. The vagina is attached to the uterus through the cervix, while the fallopian tubes connect the uterus to the ovaries. (I THINK THIS IS THE ANSWER DON'T KILL ME GIRL)

antrum

The follicular antrum is the portion of an ovarian follicle filled with follicular fluid. Appearance of the follicular antrum during follicular maturation is the first sign that a follicle has reached the next stage of maturation. It has changed from a primary follicle to a secondary follicle.

endocervix

The inner part of the cervix that forms a canal that connects the vagina to the uterus. The endocervix is lined with cells that make mucus. During a pelvic exam, cells may be scraped from the endocervix.

lamina propria

The lamina propria is a thin layer of loose areolar connective tissue, which lies beneath the epithelium and together with the epithelium and basement membrane constitutes the mucosa. Lamina propria is loose connective tissue in a mucosa. Lamina propria supports the delicate mucosal epithelium, allows the epithelium to move freely with respect to deeper structures, and provides for immune defense. Compared to other loose connective tissue, lamina propria is relatively cellular.

Mammary gland

The mammary gland is a gland located in the breasts of females that is responsible for lactation, or the production of milk. Both males and females have glandular tissue within the breasts; however, in females the glandular tissue begins to develop after puberty in response to estrogen release.

myometrium

The myometrium is the middle layer of the uterine wall, consisting mainly of uterine smooth muscle cells (also called uterine myocytes), but also of supporting stromal and vascular tissue. Its main function is to induce uterine contractions.

cortex

The ovarian cortex is the outer portion of the ovary. The ovarian follicles are located within the ovarian cortex. Ovarian cortex tissue transplant has been performed to treat infertility. (. CHECK JUST IN CASE YUSRA!!!)

lumen

The reproductive tract (or genital tract) is the lumen that starts as a single pathway through the vagina, splitting up into two lumens in the uterus, both of which continue through the Fallopian tubes, and ending at the distal ostia that open into the abdominal cavity.

Fallopian tube (oviduct)

The uterine tubes, also known as oviducts or fallopian tubes, are the female structures that transport the ova from the ovary to the uterus each month. In the presence of sperm and fertilization, the uterine tubes transport the fertilized egg to the uterus for implantation.

functionalis

The uterus is lined by a thick mucosa, the endometrium, surrounded by a thick wall of smooth muscle, the myometrium. ... The endometrium is functionally subdivided into two layers. The stratum functionalis is a thick superficial layer that is sloughed off during menstruation and grows anew during each cycle.

zona pellucida

The zona pellucida supports communication between oocytes and follicle cells during oogenesis; protects oocytes, eggs, and embryos during development, and regulates interactions between ovulated eggs and free-swimming sperm during and following fertilization.

uterine gland

Tube-like uterine glands, lined by ciliated columnar epithelium, are found in the functional layer of the uterine endometrium. Their appearance varies during the menstrual cycle. During the proliferative phase, uterine glands appear long due to estrogen secretion by the ovaries.

basalis

What does the stratum Basalis do? The endometrium itself is divided into two layers, the stratum functionalis and stratum basalis. During the menstrual cycle, the stratum functionalis expands and vascularizes and is subsequently sloughed off during the process of menstruation, whereas the stratum basalis remains relatively constant.

proliferative

also referred to as the follicular phase, the proliferative phase is the part of the menstrual cycle during which follicles inside the ovaries develop and mature in preparation for ovulation. The levels of FSH increase in the bloodstream during the proliferative phase, stimulating the maturation of follicles Ovarian hormones: 1) Estrogens - produced by the follicle cells in ovaries. These hormones are important for development of the reproductive organs and induce the proliferative phase of the menstrual cycle. 2) Progesterone - produced by the corpus luteum, during pregnancy also by placenta. (CHECK OVER YUSRA, JUST IN CASE)

glands

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secondary (2°)

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mucosal folds (folia)

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The ectocervix (exocervix)

is the outer part of the cervix. It is rounded and lip-like and sticks out into the vagina.

primordial

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Uterus

the endometrium (uterine mucous membrane) is lined with simple columnar epithelium (lamina epithelialis) and contains numerous tubular glands. It is followed by a cell-rich connective tissue layer (lamina propria). Functions of the uterus include nurturing the fertilized ovum that develops into the fetus and holding it till the baby is mature enough for birth. The ferlized ovum gets implanted into the endometrium and derives nourishment from blood vessels which develop exclusively for this purpose.

endometrium

the mucous membrane lining the uterus, which thickens during the menstrual cycle in preparation for possible implantation of an embryo.