Reproductive System Overview
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What is the primary function of the productive system?

To produce the special cells (Ova and Sperms) necessary to propagate the next generation.

What are the primary sex organs called?

  • Gonads (correct)
  • Gametes
  • Sperms
  • Oocytes

    • What are the female gametes called?

    Oocytes

    Reproduction is accomplished when the egg cell is fertilized by the sperm cell.

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    What structure surrounds the testes?

    <p>Scrotum (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the reproductive role of the male?

    <p>To produce viable sperm and deliver it to the female reproductive system.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the epididymis do?

    <p>Stores and propels sperm towards the urethra (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the singular form of the word "testes"?

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    What hormone do the testes produce at the onset of puberty?

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    What is the role of the scrotum in the male reproductive system? (Select all that apply)

    <p>Regulates temperature of the testes (A), Holds the testes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do the seminal glands secrete?

    <p>Fluid making up much volume of semen.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the prostate gland?

    <p>Secretes fluid and enzymes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the bulbo-urethral gland?

    <p>Produces a clear mucus to neutralize acidic urine and lubricate the urethra during ejaculation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The epididymis is the site of sperm maturation.

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    The ductus deferens transports sperm to the epididymis.

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    What is the function of the ejaculatory duct?

    <p>To transport sperm to the urethra (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the ductules called when they are located in the head of the epididymis?

    <p>Efferent ductules</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The tail of the epididymis starts near the inferior border of the testes.

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    The ductus deferens can store sperm for several months in a state of suspended animation.

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    Where are the seminal glands located?

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    The secretion ejected by the smooth muscle lining the seminal glands stimulates flagellum movement in sperm.

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    The seminal glands produce about 60 percent of the semen volume.

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    Semen contains both sperm and seminal fluid.

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    Which of the following secretions contribute to the composition of semen?

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    The prostate gland produces about 20-30 percent of the semen volume.

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    What is the antibiotic found in prostatic secretions?

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    Where are the bulbo-urethral glands located?

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    The bulbo-urethral glands secrete a thick, alkaline mucus.

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    The urethra passes through the scrotum to exit the body.

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    The vas deferens transports sperm to the urethra.

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    The Cowper's glands release fluids that lubricate the vagina during sexual intercourse.

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    What does the word "spermatogenesis" mean?

    <p>To make or produce sperm.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Spermatogenesis involves three processes: mitosis and cell division, meiosis, and spermiogenesis.

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    Mitosis produces four haploid cells, each with 23 individual chromosomes.

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    Daughter cells produced in mitosis are diploid.

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    During which process do stem cells undergo mitosis to form two daughter cells?

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    One cell remains in contact with the tubule basement membrane during mitosis.

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    The other daughter cell becomes a primary spermatocyte.

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    It takes 16 days for a spermatogonium to develop into a primary spermatocyte.

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    Meiosis is a special form of cell division involved in gamete production.

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    Synapsis involves pairing of corresponding material and paternal chromosomes to form 23 chromosomes.

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    Which of the following is NOT a step in Meiosis I?

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    Each primary spermatocyte begins with 46 chromosomes.

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    Each primary spermatocyte produces two secondary spermatocytes.

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    Each secondary spermatocyte contains 23 chromosomes.

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    Each chromosome in a secondary spermatocyte has a pair of duplicate chromatids.

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    It takes 24 days from a primary spermatocyte to become a secondary spermatocyte.

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    Secondary spermatocytes divide during Meiosis II.

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    Each spermatid contains 46 chromosomes.

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    A primary spermatocyte produces four spermatids.

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    Spermiogenesis involves the physical maturation of sperm.

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    It takes 24 days from a spermatid to mature into a sperm cell.

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    Spermatogenesis is the process of making an egg cell.

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    The acrosome contains the genetic material of the sperm cell.

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    The head of the sperm contains the nucleus.

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    The middle piece of the sperm contains mitochondria.

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    The tail of the sperm cell is responsible for its movement.

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    Sperm released from the testes are capable of fertilization.

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    Capacitation enables the sperm to become motile and functional.

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    Sperm become motile when mixed with seminal fluid.

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    The penis conducts urine to the exterior.

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    The glans of the penis is covered by a fold of tissue called the prepuce.

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    The ovaries, uterine tubes, uterus, and vagina are part of the internal genitalia.

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    The female external genitalia includes the mons pubis, labia majora, labia minora, Bartholin glands, clitoris, and urethra.

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    The vagina is the site of sperm deposition.

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    The uterus is where the egg is fertilized.

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    The uterus is a hollow organ with thick muscular walls.

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    The uterine tubes are also known as the fallopian tubes.

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    The infundibulum is a funnel-like expansion at the end of the ovary.

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    The infundibulum is connected to the uterus.

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    The uterine tubes are lined with ciliated epithelium.

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    The ampulla is the shortest segment of the fallopian tube.

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    The isthmus is the short segment of the fallopian tube connected to the uterine wall.

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    The ovaries produce female sex hormones, including estrogen and progesterone.

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    Oogenesis begins at puberty.

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    Oogonia, the female stem cells, undergo mitosis prior to birth.

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    Oogonia produce one oogonium and one primary oocyte.

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    Primary oocytes begin meiosis I but stop at prophase I until puberty.

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    Rising FSH levels trigger the start of the ovarian cycle.

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    Each month, some of the primary oocytes are stimulated to complete meiosis I.

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    Meiosis I yields a haploid secondary oocyte.

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    The ovary releases a secondary oocyte.

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    The secondary oocyte begins meiosis II during ovulation.

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    At fertilization, the secondary oocyte divides into a second polar body and a mature ovum.

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    The corpus luteum secretes progesterone.

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    Progesterone stimulates maturation of the uterine lining for implantation.

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    The corpus luteum forms about 10-14 days after ovulation.

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    The ovarian and uterine cycles are regulated by hormones of the hypothalamus, pituitary gland, and ovaries.

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    The ovarian and uterine cycles operate independently.

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    The first step in ovarian hormonal regulation is the release of gonadotropin-releasing hormone – GnRH.

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    GnRH causes the production and secretion of both FSH and LH.

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    During the follicular phase of the ovarian cycle, FSH stimulates some secondary follicles to become tertiary follicles.

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    As follicles develop, FSH levels increase.

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    Developing follicles secrete estrogens, primarily estradiol.

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    Low levels of estrogen inhibit LH secretion.

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    Inhibition of LH decreases as estrogen levels climb.

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    A surge in LH occurs on or around day 14 of the menstrual cycle.

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    The luteal phase begins before ovulation.

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    Progesterone levels decrease during the luteal phase.

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    The corpus luteum secretes estrogen during the luteal phase.

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    Progesterone inhibits ovulation.

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    The mammary glands produce milk for developing infants.

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    Milk production is controlled by hormones released by the reproductive system and the placenta.

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    Study Notes

    The Reproductive System

    • The main function of the reproductive system is producing the cells necessary for creating the next generation (ova and sperm).
    • There are two types of reproductive systems: female and male.
    • Both systems have primary sex organs called gonads.
    • Ovaries are the female gonads, producing ova (female gametes).
    • Testes are the male gonads, producing sperm (male gametes).
    • Reproduction occurs when the egg (female gamete) is fertilized by the sperm (male gamete).

    Reproduction

    • The primary function of the reproductive system is producing the special cells (ova and sperm) necessary for reproduction.
    • Two reproductive forms exist: female and male.
    • Both systems have primary sex organs called gonads.
    • Female gametes are called oocytes.
    • Male gametes are called sperms.

    Male Reproductive System

    • The male reproductive system consists of testes, ducts, and glands.
    • Men's role is to produce viable sperm and deliver it to the female reproductive system.
    • External Genitalia:
      • Penis: Contains erectile tissue to deposit sperm in the female's vagina
      • Urethra: Conducts semen to the exterior
      • Scrotum: Surrounds the testes
    • Internal Genitalia:
      • Ductus deferens: Conducts sperm between epididymis and prostate
      • Seminal glands: Secrete fluid that makes up most of the semen volume
      • Prostate: Secretes fluid and enzymes
      • Bulbo-urethral glands: Produce a clear mucus to neutralize acidic urine and lubricate the urethra during ejaculation.
      • Epididymis: Site of sperm maturation.
      • Testis: Produce sperm
    • Sperm: Sperm cells have a tail, head, and neck.
    • Sperm are produced in the testes throughout a male's life.
    • The testes descend into the scrotum during puberty.
    • Testis size is approximately 5 cm long, 3 cm wide, 2.5 cm thick, and weighs 10-15 g.
    • Puberty triggers the testes to produce testosterone.

    Male Reproductive Structures

    • Spermatogenesis: The process of sperm production.
    • Mitosis produces two identical daughter cells containing 23 pairs of chromosomes. These are called diploid cells.
    • Mitosis occurs in seminiferous tubules, producing two diploid daughter cells.
    • One daughter cell remains in contact with the tubule basement membrane.
    • The other daughter cell becomes a primary spermatocyte.
    • Meiosis is a special form of cell division for gamete production.
    • It has two cycles (Meiosis I and Meiosis II).
    • Meiosis produces four haploid cells, each having 23 individual chromosomes.
    • Meiosis I and the subsequent formation of spermatids take approximately 24 days to complete.
    • Sperm maturation takes about 24 days to complete, resulting in a mature single sperm.
    • Sperm Structure:
      • Head (contains densely packed chromosomes)
      • Neck (contains centrioles and microtubules)
      • Midpiece (has mitochondria for ATP provision)
      • Tail (flagellum).

    Activation of Sperm

    • Sperm released from the testes are mature but immobile.
    • Other male reproductive parts aid in maturation, nourishment, storage, and transport of spermatozoa.
    • Capacitation: Process enabling sperm to become motile and functional.
    • It usually involves two steps:
      • Sperm motility when mixed with seminal gland secretions
      • Sperm fertilization capability when exposed to the female reproductive tract.

    The Penis

    • The penis is the male sex organ. The glans is the enlarged tip of the penis. The foreskin covers the glans.
    • The penis has two functions:
      • Conduct urine to the exterior
      • Introduce semen into the female vagina during sexual intercourse

    Hormonal Interactions

    • Testosterone maintains male sexual function.
    • Hypothalamus secrets gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH).
    • GnRH directly targets the anterior pituitary gland.
    • Anterior pituitary gland produces two gonadotropins.
      • Luteinizing hormone (LH): Targets interstitial cells in the testes, stimulating testosterone production.
      • Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH): Targets nurse cells of seminiferous tubules, promoting spermatogenesis.
    • Testosterone levels are regulated by negative feedback.
    • High testosterone levels reduce GnRH release.
    • Nurse cells secrete androgen-binding protein (ABP).
    • ABP aids in testosterone maturation.
    • Nurse cells also secrete inhibin, which inhibits FSH.
    • Peripheral effects of testosterone include maintaining libido, stimulating bone and muscle growth, and establishing secondary male sexual characteristics.

    Procedures

    • Vasectomy: Surgery cutting the vas deferens, preventing sperm from leaving the penis.
    • Castration: Removal or destruction of testicles or the use of drugs to suppress their function. Surgical or chemical castration can be used.

    The Female Reproductive System

    • The female reproductive system consists of internal and external organs.
    • Main parts are the uterus, and the ovaries.

    Anatomy of Female Reproductive System

    • The female reproductive system (also called the female genital system), comprises internal and external organs.
    • The organs include the uterus (which houses the growing fetus), produces vaginal and uterine secretions, and channels sperm towards the fallopian tubes.
    • The ovaries produce the female's egg.

    Overall Functions

    • The female reproductive system's functions include producing sex hormones, creating functional gametes, protecting and supporting developing embryos, maintaining a growing fetus, and providing nourishment for newborns.

    Female External Organs

    • Collectively called genitalia.
    • Major external organs include the clitoris, mons pubis, labia majora, and minora, Bartholin glands, and the vaginal orifice.

    Female External Reproductive Organs

    • Vulva: Outer genitals (including mons pubis, labia majora, labia minora, Bartholin glands, clitoris, and urethra).
    • Female internal genitalia: Ovaries, uterine tubes, uterus, and vagina.
    • Mammary glands: Produce milk for nourishing infants.
    • External genitalia serves three main functions: Enabling sperm entry, protecting internal genital organs from infection.

    Major Female Reproductive Organs

    • Ovary: Almond-shaped organs near the pelvic cavity.
      • Production of immature female gametes (oocytes).
      • Secretion of female sex hormones (estrogens and progesterone).
      • Secretion of inhibin (inhibiting FSH production).

    Uterine Tubes

    • Hollow, muscular tubes (also called fallopian tubes) connected to the uterus (~13 cm long).
    • Lined with ciliated epithelium.
    • Distal part connects to the uterus.
    • Infundibulum: Funnel-like expansion adjacent to the ovary with fingerlike projections (fimbriae). The fimbriae extend into the pelvic cavity and draping over the ovary.
    • Ampulla: Muscular middle segment of the uterine tube
    • Isthmus: Short segment of the uterine tube that connects to the uterine wall

    Uterine Tubes and the Uterus

    • The uterine tubes (fallopian tubes), transfer sperm, and the oocyte (or fetus) to the uterus.
    • Oocyte transport involves ciliary movement, smooth muscle contraction in the uterine tubes. This movement may take between 3-4 days.
    • Uterus: Hollow, muscular organ that holds the growing embryo and fetus. The uterus provides mechanical protection and nourishment to the embryo and fetus, and its muscular wall contractions are important in childbirth.
    • Layers of uterine wall: Perimetrium, Myometrium, and Endometrium.
    • The Uterus has distinct cavities: Uterine cavity; Internal os (opening to cervix); Cervical canal, and External os.

    The Vagina

    • Begins just inside the vaginal opening with the hymen, and is a muscular tube (~4-5 inches).
    • It extends from the cervix to external genital organs.
    • Its functions include sexual intercourse, semen receptor, the passage of menstrual discharge.

    Oogenesis

    • Oogenesis occurs in the ovaries during the ovarian cycle (28 days).
    • It involves the formation and development of the oocyte (egg).
    • Oogenesis begins before birth, accelerating during puberty and ceasing at menopause.
    • The nuclear events during oogenesis are the same as those in spermatogenesis.

    Oogenesis and the Ovarian Cycle Steps

    • Mitosis of oogonium (plural, oogonia)—female reproductive stem cells.
    • Mitosis is complete before birth.
    • For each oogonium, one oogonium and one primary oocyte are produced.
    • Meiosis I starts between the 3rd and 7th month of fetal development.
    • Primary oocytes begin meiosis I but stop at prophase I until puberty.
    • Rising FSH levels signal the start of the ovarian cycle. Each month, some primary oocytes are stimulated to complete meiosis I.
    • Meiosis I produces one haploid secondary oocyte and a polar body.
    • The secondary oocyte, which contains most of the cytoplasm, is released and is not yet a mature ovum.
    • During fertilization, if a sperm fertilizes the secondary oocyte which then divides into a mature ovum and a second polar body.

    Oogenesis and the Ovarian Cycle: Further Stages (cycle, follicles, etc)

    • Ovarian cycle: involves changes in ovarian follicles (specialized structures where oocytes grow and meiosis I occurs).
    • Roughly 2 million primordial follicles exist at birth.
    • By puberty, only about 400,000 primordial follicles remain.
    • FSH hormone stimulates the development of several ovarian follicles during each month.
    • Primordial follicle: Inactive primary oocyte surrounded by a simple squamous layer of follicle cells.
    • Formation of Primary Follicle: Follicular cells enlarge, divide, and form several layers around the primary oocyte ( now called granulosa cells). Zona pellucida (translucent region) forms around the oocyte and thecal endocrine cells form around the follicle,
    • Formation of Secondary Follicle: Follicle wall thickens, and follicular cells secrete fluid. Fluid-filled pockets expand and separate the inner and outer layers of the follicle. Formation of tertiary follicular/mature graafian follicle: One secondary follicle becomes a tertiary or mature follicle. Tertiary follicles have a clear expanded chamber (antrum) filled with follicular fluid, and a secondary oocyte in the antrum..
    • Ovulation: The tertiary follicle releases the secondary oocyte and corona radiata into the pelvic cavity.
    • Formation of Corpus Luteum: The empty tertiary follicle collapses, and remaining granulosa cells proliferate. These cells secrete progesterone and estrogen. Progesterone stimulates uterine lining maturation.
    • Formation of Corpus Albicans: A knot of pale scar tissue formed from the degeneration of the corpus luteum (occurs if fertilization does not occur)

    The Mammary Glands

    • Each breast has a mammary gland which produces milk..
    • Milk production is controlled by hormones released from the reproductive system and placenta.
    • Located on the anterior chest, directly over the pectoralis major muscle.

    Structure of the Mammary Gland

    • Embedded in subcutaneous fat deep to the skin.
    • Suspensory ligaments of the breast are bands of dense connective tissue surrounding the duct system that form partitions between the lobes.
    • The mammary gland is divided into lobes. Each lobe has secretory lobules with secretory alveoli.
    • Ducts from each lobule converge into a single lactiferous duct per lobe
    • Each lactiferous duct expands into a lactiferous sinus near the nipple.
    • Nipple: Conical projection; 15-20 lactiferous sinuses open onto body surface.
    • Areola: Reddish-brown skin around the nipple, with sebaceous glands.

    Hormonal Interactions (Ovarian and Uterine Cycles)

    • The ovarian and uterine cycle are regulated by hormones from the hypothalamus, pituitary gland, and ovaries.
    • These cycles are controlled by cyclical changes in hormones, which must operate synchronously for the reproductive function to proceed.

    Ovarian Cycle (Steps)

    • Release of GnRH from the hypothalamus triggers the production and secretion of FSH and the production (not secretion) of LH.
    • Follicular Phase: Begins when FSH stimulates secondary follicles to become tertiary follicles. FSH levels decline (due to inhibin), but estrogen production rises from developing follicles and this inhibits LH secretion.
    • Luteal Phase: GnRH and elevated estrogen levels trigger a massive LH surge around day 14. The surge completes meiosis I, ruptures the follicular wall, ovulates the secondary oocyte, and forms the corpus luteum. - The corpus luteum secretes progesterone that stimulates and sustains endometrial development, and high progesterone levels increase, and estrogen decreases to suppress GnRH.

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