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| Size and location of ovaries |
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Definition
Oval , 3 cm x 1.5 cm
Lateral wall of true pelvis |
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Definition
| Cell that produces estrogen (Rebuilding Endometrium) |
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| What are the four hormones having to do with the ovulation process? |
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Definition
1. LH - Right before ovulation
2. FSH - Follicle development of stimulating follicles. Hormones <-- pituitary gland
3. Estrogen - (Rebuilding endometrium) in follicles
4. Progesterone - Getting endometrium ready for implantation |
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| What are the three layers of the uterus in order? |
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Definition
Perimetrium - Visceral peritoneum (Outermost)
Myometrium - Thick wall of smooth muscle (Middle)
Endometrium - Mucous membrame -> Stratum functionalis / Stratum Basale(rebuilds every month). (Inner layer) |
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