(ova). This is the site of follicle development
Ovaries and egg maturation.
Location and Support Medulla: The inner layer of the ovary
containing blood vessels and nerves that
Location: The ovaries are located in the support the ovary by providing nutrients.
pelvic cavity, with one ovary on each side of
the uterus. Folliculogenesis
Support: The ovaries are attached to the Definition: Folliculogenesis is the
body via ligaments: development of follicles in the ovaries,
which is essential for egg maturation.
Ovarian Ligament: Connects the ovary to
the uterus. Follicle: Cells surrounding a developing
egg.
Suspensory Ligament: Attaches the ovary
to the pelvic wall and carries blood vessels Stages:
and nerves to the ovary.
Primordial Follicle:
Function
Description: Tiny follicle with a single
Primary Functions: The ovaries are layer of cells around the egg.
responsible for two main functions:
Hormonal Control: N/A
Egg (ova) production for fertilization.
Primary Follicle:
Hormone (estrogen and progesterone)
Description: More cell layers surround the
production.
egg; cells produce estrogen.
Hormone Roles:
Hormonal Control: FSH
Estrogen and progesterone regulate the
Secondary Follicle:
menstrual cycle and support pregnancy.
Description: Several layers of cells with a
Importance: The ovaries are essential for
fluid-filled space; more estrogen secretion.
conception and menstruation.
Hormonal Control: FSH
Description: The ovaries are small, almond-
shaped organs. Mature (Graafian) Follicle:
Structure Description: Large follicle ready to release
the egg during ovulation; estrogen
The ovaries are composed of two main production peaks.
layers: the cortex and the medulla.
Hormonal Control: LH
Cortex: The outer layer of the ovary where
follicles develop, containing immature eggs Ovulation: Egg release triggered by an LH
surge.
Ovaries and egg maturation.
Location and Support Medulla: The inner layer of the ovary
containing blood vessels and nerves that
Location: The ovaries are located in the support the ovary by providing nutrients.
pelvic cavity, with one ovary on each side of
the uterus. Folliculogenesis
Support: The ovaries are attached to the Definition: Folliculogenesis is the
body via ligaments: development of follicles in the ovaries,
which is essential for egg maturation.
Ovarian Ligament: Connects the ovary to
the uterus. Follicle: Cells surrounding a developing
egg.
Suspensory Ligament: Attaches the ovary
to the pelvic wall and carries blood vessels Stages:
and nerves to the ovary.
Primordial Follicle:
Function
Description: Tiny follicle with a single
Primary Functions: The ovaries are layer of cells around the egg.
responsible for two main functions:
Hormonal Control: N/A
Egg (ova) production for fertilization.
Primary Follicle:
Hormone (estrogen and progesterone)
Description: More cell layers surround the
production.
egg; cells produce estrogen.
Hormone Roles:
Hormonal Control: FSH
Estrogen and progesterone regulate the
Secondary Follicle:
menstrual cycle and support pregnancy.
Description: Several layers of cells with a
Importance: The ovaries are essential for
fluid-filled space; more estrogen secretion.
conception and menstruation.
Hormonal Control: FSH
Description: The ovaries are small, almond-
shaped organs. Mature (Graafian) Follicle:
Structure Description: Large follicle ready to release
the egg during ovulation; estrogen
The ovaries are composed of two main production peaks.
layers: the cortex and the medulla.
Hormonal Control: LH
Cortex: The outer layer of the ovary where
follicles develop, containing immature eggs Ovulation: Egg release triggered by an LH
surge.
