Biology 449 - Animal Physiology April 25, 2008

 

Lecture 34 - Female Reproductive Physiology

Female reproductive anatomy

Overview of oogenesis

Menstrual cycle

Ovarian cycle

Follicular phase

Luteal phase

Hormonal cycle

Early to mid follicular phase

Late follicular phase

Luteal phase

Uterine cycle

Proliferative phase

Secretory phase

Menstrual phase

Terms to Know

Ovary
Oviduct (Fallopian tube)
Uterus
Endometrium
Myometrium
Cervix
Vagina

Oogonium
Oocyte
Ovum (Egg)

Follicle
Granulosa cells
Theca cells
Corpus luteum

Menstrual cycle
Follicular phase
Luteal phase

Estrogen
Progesterone
Inhibin

Proliferative phase
Secretory phase
Menstrual phase

Readings

Lecture 34: Chapter 16, pages 729-758