16. Female Reproductive System

Specific Objectives:

At the end of this lecture, the student will be able to:

1. Describe the development of an ovarian follicle, include identifying characteristics and hormonal interaction and control.
2. Describe the structure and function of the corpus luteum.
3. Describe the anatomical features of the oviduct.
4. Describe the structure and function of the endometrium during the proliferative, secretory, and menstrual phase of the uterine cycle.
5. Describe the cyclic changes in the ovary and uterus, include histological characteristics, and hormonal interaction and control.
6. What happens in the female reproductive tract following ovulation if fertilization does not occur?
7. What happens in the female reproductive tract following ovulation if fertilization does occur?
8. Describe the changes in the mammary gland accompanying pregnancy and lactation, including cellular changes, milk production, and control.

Lecture

Part 1

This lecture provides an overview of the structure and function of the female reproductive system.

Part 2

This lecture provides an overview of the structure and function of the overies of the female reproductive system.

Part 3

This lecture provides an overview of the structure and function of the oviducts and uterus of the female reproductive system.

Part 4

This lecture provides an overview of the structure and function of the female reproductive system.

Laboratory

This video provides an overview of the important concepts to remember as studying histological images to learn about the female reproductive system, including the ovaries and uterus.

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