FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM

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  • Parts of the Female Reproductive System:
    • Ovaries
    • Duct system - uterine (fallopian) tubes, uterus, vagina
    • External genitalia
  • Ovaries - primary reproductive organs of the female; produce eggs and hormones
    Ovaries house ovarian follicles consisting of:
    • Oocyte - immature egg
    • Follicle cells - layers of cells that surround the oocyte
  • Ovarian follicles:
    • Primary follicle - contains an immature oocyte
    • Vesicular (Graafian) follicle - growing follicle with a maturing oocyte
    • Ovulation - the follicle ruptures when the egg is mature; occurs every 28 days
    • Corpus luteum - what the ruptured follicle is transformed into
  • Ovary support:
    • Suspensory ligaments - secure the ovaries to the lateral walls of the pelvis
    • Ovarian ligaments - anchor ovaries to the uterus
    • Broad ligaments - enclose and hold the ovaries in place